http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Viable route for a road bike? en Wed, 13 May 2026 02:06:50 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-241463 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 11:01:18 +0000 neddie 241463@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So here's the route I ended up taking this morning:</p> <p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/RjWYqt"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/393/32375904411_2b56925c4f.jpg"></a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/RjWYqt">alt commute</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bonsai_bonus/">Ed</a></p> <p>The "missing link" part of the path (between the Royal Edinburgh &amp; Myreside Rd) is a wide, fully-tarmacked path, that looks complete. I was only prevented from using it because it was fenced off. It wouldn't be that difficult for the contractors working on site to open the path, just by moving some fencing.</p> <p>The remaining path (from Myreside to Colinton Rd) is very narrow - I was scared of snagging my handlebars. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-241430 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 17:43:32 +0000 chdot 241430@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Needs a bike ride some research/'campaigning'."</p> <p>Fixed that for you.</p> <p>(Unless of course <em>you</em> know who actually owns path.) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-241425 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:22:41 +0000 Arellcat 241425@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Needs a bike ride <strike>some research</strike>/'campaigning'.</em></p> <p>Fixed that for you. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-241422 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:54:33 +0000 chdot 241422@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"The railwayside path through to Colinton Road could become a valid option if it were cleared, widened, stabilised and lit."</p> <p>I've always assumed it's 'railway' - so now Network Rail(?)</p> <p>Previously I have always thought of it as 'no-one will think it's worth spending money on'. </p> <p>Now with the new route in prospect through Royal Ed (and a new ped crossing) maybe its <em>possible</em>.</p> <p>Ideal for Sustrans Community Links.</p> <p>Needs some research/'campaigning'. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-241417 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:59:09 +0000 Frenchy 241417@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Aye, fair enough. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-241416 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:57:28 +0000 I were right about that saddle 241416@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was thinking of their junction in particular. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-241415 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:53:32 +0000 Frenchy 241415@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I went along Myreside Road last week and didn't notice any problem. Have I just got used to poor road surfaces? I think Colinton Road is worse. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-241414 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:29:48 +0000 I were right about that saddle 241414@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Even in its current state the path is probably a smoother ride than Myreside Road.</em></p> <p>No probably about it. Surface of the Earth <em>versus</em> surface of the moon. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-241413 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:24:37 +0000 Arellcat 241413@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It's not a viable route as yet, because it's still a building site and the access to the REH at Myreside Road is fenced off out of hours.</p> <p>The railwayside path through to Colinton Road <em>could</em> become a valid option if it were cleared, widened, stabilised and lit. Even in its current state the path is probably a smoother ride than Myreside Road. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-241412 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:21:35 +0000 Frenchy 241412@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I <em>think</em> it will be possible when construction at the Royal Edinburgh finishes. The section from Myreside Road to Colinton Rd is *very* narrow though. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-241409 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:03:17 +0000 neddie 241409@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Does anyone know if this route is possible:</p> <p><a href="http://cycle.travel/map/journey/33218" rel="nofollow">http://cycle.travel/map/journey/33218</a></p> <p>Other related threads:<br /> <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2576" rel="nofollow">http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2576</a><br /> <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14453" rel="nofollow">http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14453</a><br /> <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9508" rel="nofollow">http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9508</a></p> <p>Would seem crazy if this were not a route </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-154166 Wed, 21 May 2014 10:35:37 +0000 DaveC 154166@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Try this new site:</p> <p><a href="http://cycle.travel/map" rel="nofollow">http://cycle.travel/map</a></p> <p>I think it biases more to paths though. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-154164 Wed, 21 May 2014 10:31:43 +0000 SRD 154164@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The back entrance that morningside mentioned isn't really a back entrance, more a side entrance, quite near to the 'front' entrance. </p> <p>Access from Myreside road is currently not possible. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-154163 Wed, 21 May 2014 10:27:17 +0000 kaputnik 154163@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>As far as I'm aware, there is no longer any "back entrance" to the Royal from Myreside direction, due to the building works on the west end of the site.</p> <p>I was through that way a few weeks ago and the land is well HERAS-fenced off, with no detour, signs saying the route was closed and a lot of groundscaping works going on.</p> <p>You'll have to take the long way around and approach from the Morningside end. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-154159 Wed, 21 May 2014 09:05:49 +0000 SRD 154159@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>meggetgate is paved/fine (once you get on the path - see previous thread started by arellcat). </p> <p>Personally, I wouldn't wind around the carpark to the bridge with Colinton - cars do stupid things there - but would go straight to access canal, and come off at Ashley terrace, then straight across Gray's Loan to Colinton road. </p> <p>But the route they give might be faster. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-154158 Wed, 21 May 2014 09:01:20 +0000 dg145 154158@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>OK, thanks all. So, I'll go via Meggetgate but then head straight on up Colinton Road as per Morningsider's suggestion (who, I guess, should know ...) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-154157 Wed, 21 May 2014 08:59:09 +0000 SRD 154157@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If you go in the gate off morningside park/miller crescent (ie coming from near morningside M&amp;S) there's bike parking in front of the first big building you come to. From the tipperlinn entrance, it's less obvious, but I know there is some there somewhere (had confused conversation recently with a spokes member who works there who was trying to explain where it is to me. I was the confused one, not her) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-154156 Wed, 21 May 2014 08:55:49 +0000 Morningsider 154156@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I would avoid the bit between Colinton Road and Myreside Road, which follows the suburban railway. Earth surface, very narrow at points, lot of shrubbery and pretty bumpy. </p> <p>I would just continue up Colinton Road and turn right at Tipperlin Road and go in the back entrance of the Royal Ed. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-154153 Wed, 21 May 2014 08:44:13 +0000 AKen 154153@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Meggegate section perfectly fine for a road bike. Colinton Road to Myreside may be muddy/have puddles - particularly after last nights rain. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12844#post-154150 Wed, 21 May 2014 08:35:14 +0000 dg145 154150@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi</p> <p>I need to get to a meeting at the Royal Ed Hospital today and CycleStreets gives me this option:</p> <p><a href="http://edinburgh.cyclestreets.net/journey/40809041/" rel="nofollow">http://edinburgh.cyclestreets.net/journey/40809041/</a></p> <p>I have my road bike with me today so is this route all suitable for that? I'm wondering specifically about the Meggetgate and Colinton Rd to Myreside Rd off-road sections. I've never been on these before.</p> <p>Oh, and can anyone who has visited or been detained (no need to specify which) at the Royal Ed confirm what the bike parking is like?</p> <p>Thanks </p>