Bawsinch bike ride

We're pleased to announce our next We Love Leith bike ride will be on Saturday August the 28th. Our last, "Gormley hunt" bike ride was so much fun, we've been looking around for other 'themed' rides. So, we're delighted to confirm that our next ride will see us take in a guided tour of the Bawsinch and Duddingston Nature Reserve.

We Love Leith August Bike Ride

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We'll be going into the part of the reserve that is not normally open to the public, so it's a great opportunity to see inside one of the more secluded parts of the city. The reserve includes the only remaining natural fresh water loch in Edinburgh, and is home to a wide variety of native trees, otters, herons and other wading birds. Although the route is quite similar to our May ride, we've decided to go via Portobello this time.

In total the route is just short of 10 miles in total. The route, whereever possible is on traffic free, or low traffic paths, although some of the route is on slightly busier roads. We welcome cyclists of all abilities and families, provided everyone wears a helmet and that children under 16 have an adult to keep track of them. You should also note that the ride will sometimes be on gravelly surfaces, so a hybrid, tourer or mountain bike may be better than a road bike for this ride.

Please note, that it may be advisable to wear slightly more robust footwear than you would normally wear for cycling, as it may get a bit muddy in the nature reserve. You should also bring a packed lunch, a lock for your bike and clothing appropriate for the weather. 

Comments

[Libby]

Sorry can't make it today, have migraine.