Ride to the Waters

{Refer to the route map for a visual presentation, with possibly slight adjustments}

Start at 1:00pm from the east end of The Meadows - outside the Public Toilet and (temporarily closed down) Cafe Refresh (Google Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AQUgGD5dp3zh4CQXA )
--> Ride westward to Bruntsfield Links
--> North-west to Union Canal
--> Newly opened 'Roseburn to Union Canal link' (R2UC)
--> Zigzag up to Roseburn Path via four hairpin bends, continuing northward
--> Telford Path
--> Ferry Road Path to the east
--> Turn southeast to Chancelot Path
--> Turn east to Water of Leith Path
--> Sandport Place over Water of Leith
--> Leith Links - John Rattray Monument
--> Shared use path along Seafield Road
--> Portobello Beach/ Promenade, with a coffee/ toilet stop
--> Portobello Golf Course
--> Figgate Pond
--> Jewel Park
--> Innocent Cycle Path & Innocent Tunnel
--> Back to the starting point, The Meadows, hopefully within 3 hours in total
(Actual cycling time about 2-2.5 hours)

Re-run with an improved route to ride to Edinburgh's waters: The canal (Union Canal), the river (Water of Leith), the sea (Portobello Beach), and the pond (Figgate Pond) to enjoy the scenic views, social gathering and relaxing biking

Road types you'll be riding on: Mostly tarmac or well paved cycle paths/ tracks or shared use paths, with small sections on quiet roads and a little rough, bumpy ground

Stops: Coffee & toilet stop at Portobello Beach; Toilets also available at the start & finish

Bring with you: Helmet highly advised, at least one spare inner tube suitable for your bike* and relevant tools for mechanics, appropriate clothing and gloves to keep warm, snacks/ drinking water, cash/card for buying drinks, and front and rear bike lights in case you may linger on your way home (est. sunset time: 17:35) *For those who have no idea which inner tubes to buy, please message me and I may explain to you

First-timers welcome!