http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Bike-friendly cafes(in Livingston in particular)? en Wed, 13 May 2026 02:46:29 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20727#post-354856 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:41:30 +0000 dessert rat 354856@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><blockquote>one of the CCE-ers complaining about the wifi.</blockquote></p> <p>had to look to make sure it wasn't me. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20727#post-354853 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:57:25 +0000 acsimpson 354853@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Morag's Milk Bar is reasonable. However it is inside almond Valley so it's not an option for passing trade. It also requires you to have a smart phone and install an app to order inside (I think the takeaway window still does walkup service though).</p> <p>We ate there yesterday and the menu was varied enough to keep everyone happy.</p> <p>It's always worth highlighting that the main route from Dalmeny through Queensferry to the bridge is not accessible. It requires riding (or walking) a narrow muddy stretch round a gate which blocks the path. The railway path may be better but still requires a narrow windy access to get onto it at Dalmeny. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20727#post-354852 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:52:19 +0000 fimm 354852@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@bill interesting. I shall have to take a lunchtime stroll/bike ride down there. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20727#post-354845 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:21:37 +0000 bill 354845@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I second Ferry Tasty if you end up in South Queensferry.</p> <p>As for Livingston, recently I have started seeing adds (on road signs, together with "We buy houses quick") for <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB942GB942&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvJoH_sgwoNV_V_8eiJYHhEiaGgZcQ:1632212503572&amp;q=Castaway+Coffee+Co.&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiBmeSz0Y_zAhWtQEEAHd9zBDcQuzEoAHoECAMQAw&amp;biw=1280&amp;bih=609&amp;dpr=1.5">Castaway Coffee Co.</a> in Livingston Village, next to the Livingston Inn. I googled it today and they have really good reviews. There are bike racks nearby but you can probably just leave it outside. </p> <p>There is also Morag's Milk Bar nearby at the Almond Valley Heritage Centre but I can see it has a review of one of the CCE-ers complaining about the wifi. </p> <p>Either option will be a lot nicer than the shopping centre! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20727#post-354843 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:05:18 +0000 fimm 354843@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>On the other hand, I work in Livingston. There are a lot of cycle routes away from traffic, of extremely variable quality. You will need a Spokes map and/or a good look at Open Cycle Map or similar before you set off. </p> <p>I can't think of a nice café, though. My only suggestion would be to go into the Centre (but you will need a lock for your bike.)</p> <p>Actually, the pub at Livingston Village might be an option. There's outdoor seating at the back, IIRC. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20727#post-354840 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 23:24:30 +0000 chdot 354840@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes, that bit of road is ok. </p> <p>Generally local traffic used to seeing quite a few bikes. </p> <p>After the village there’s the signed route to the Forth Road Bridge which involves minor road sections, but the route into SQ is on the old rail line down to the Coop. </p> <p>Minor warning: both routes are reached from the continuation of Main Street, BUT the motor traffic route is sharp left. </p> <p>After the Coop there is a significant choice of places to eat including (nearby) <a href="https://m.facebook.com/FerryTasty/">Ferry Tasty</a>. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20727#post-354838 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 21:44:57 +0000 CocoShepherd 354838@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That stretch of main road leading to Dalmeny is <em>generally</em> quiet and drivers are <em>generally</em> respectful. Would be a shame to rule out a trip there purely on that basis </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20727#post-354836 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 20:46:34 +0000 Yodhrin 354836@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm starting to range farther afield now my fitness level is slowly increasing and I'm tempted to head out to Livingston and back just to see if I can(I'd thought to do South Queensferry first but the shared pavement dumping you out onto a kilometer of national speed limit Main Street before reaching Dalmeny has put me right off that idea). I know for a fact I'll need refuelling before I turn around, are there any decent places where you can lock up the bike and keep an eye on it? </p>