http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Commuting from Lasswade / Bonnyrigg to the Gyle en Wed, 13 May 2026 02:38:30 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15764#post-204895 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:20:41 +0000 Lezzles 204895@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I used to do Roslin to Heriot Watt Uni which is a similar-ish route. If you can take the Loanhead railway line to Roslin there is a decent route along the A703 to Fairmilehead, I'd then go past Hunters Tryst and then along past the barracks to Colintonup the B701 and then up over to pop out near Westerhailes. A lot of ups and downs but generally decent route for the legs both outwards and back. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15764#post-204825 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:05:41 +0000 kaputnik 204825@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There's always the option of taking the train some days and cycling from e.g. Haymarket. Given the limited capacity of the new (old) trains on the route, a folder might be useful to make this a reliable and viable option. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15764#post-204782 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:39:01 +0000 mcsparshatt 204782@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks for the replies guys!</p> <p>Amir - it's the new Miller development where the caravans used to be, next to the river so I am guessing that's the valley haha!?</p> <p>We had actually looked at some places in Currie and Ratho. Currie was very enticing, but couldn't find anything that ticked as many boxes as this (on the assumption Miller do a good job!).</p> <p>I have resigned myself to it being a tougher commute than my current relatively flat 8 mile jaunt between the Shore and the Gyle - good training I suppose! I had no idea about the viaduct to be fair - looks pretty though. I think I may need better lights come next autumn.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15764#post-204770 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:54:25 +0000 amir 204770@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"May I suggest a nice wee house in Currie or Ratho instead? ;) "</p> <p>Or change your job! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15764#post-204769 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:53:46 +0000 amir 204769@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Whereabouts in Lasswade - in the Esk valley or south or north of it?</p> <p>I don't think the viaduct in Lasswade really goes anywhere though I guess it could link to the steep road on the north side by the horse place and nursery. The south side goes into a closed tunnel which pops out the other side of Bonnyrigg.</p> <p>If you are on the south side of the valley, the dip at Polton might be attractive as it takes you straight to the railway path in Loanhead and then you can zip along that to Lasswade road in Gimerton. But that road is steep, narrow and probably slippery in winter. So perhaps best for summer.</p> <p>In the winter I stick the main roads. If you are on the upper side of Lasswade then the A7 to Dobbies then along the path to Gilmerton might be an option as it avoids the dip into the Esk valley. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15764#post-204768 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:53:26 +0000 Klaxon 204768@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The only respectable direct-ish alternative I see to the B701 'CC' route would be going up Lasswade Rd as far as Kirkgate then hanging left around Braid and Merchiston hills to Slateford. Lots of climbing in both directions, but I figure if you're even considering commuting that distance you must have some legs already!</p> <p>May I suggest a nice wee house in Currie or Ratho instead? ;) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15764#post-204761 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:56:49 +0000 chdot 204761@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Welcome. </p> <p>Always good to check what CS suggests and try one or more of the option. </p> <p><a href="http://edinburgh.cyclestreets.net/journey/46696343" rel="nofollow">http://edinburgh.cyclestreets.net/journey/46696343</a></p> <p>Nothing obvious that's particularly 'cycle friendly'.</p> <p>The Loanhead - Lasswade Road route is great, but obviously heads in the 'wrong' direction. </p> <p>"I also believe the old rail viaduct is going to be converted into a cycle path"</p> <p>You mean in Lasswade or somewhere else? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15764#post-204759 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:38:46 +0000 mcsparshatt 204759@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hello All!</p> <p>I'm due to move to Lasswade from Leith next year, so have started investigating my new route to work in the Gyle - is there anyone that does something similar and have any route tips?</p> <p>I saw that there were a few threads over improving some of the cycle paths in the area such as this: <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11672" rel="nofollow">http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11672</a></p> <p>From what I can see, this hasn't made the journey from Lasswade / Bonnyrigg into the city any easier? I also believe the old rail viaduct is going to be converted into a cycle path - is that likely to happen anytime soon?</p> <p>Thanks! </p>