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Cammo Estate - guide and map
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Posted 13 years ago #
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The posts from all the old Cammo boys make interesting reading as well as the info and photos on this site.
Posted 13 years ago # -
Can someone advise the best route (on slick 2" tyres) from the Cammo Estate to/from NCN1?
Is the path down to the wee footbridge over the Almond, and then the path on the North side of the Almond rideable? Or a mud bath...?
Also, the bike is the Helios tandem, so awkward chicanes are out
Posted 3 years ago # -
The north side is rideable but it could be extremely boggy after the recent weather.
The south side from Cammo to the bridge is a bit narrower than the north but should be ok.
No chicanes on that section.
Might be better heading back to Queensferry Road and using the crossing near the Miller & Carter to get back on to NCN1. Short stretch of pavement to cycle on but it’s usually quiet.
Posted 3 years ago # -
@Stickman, Is the south side not punctuated by stairs? Or have I just never found the route you are talking about?
@Neddie, as Stickman says the river almond walkway will be very muddy in places just now. In summer I would have no issue with taking a 1" slick down it but wouldn't recommend it just now.
The Queensferry Road route would work, although does involve narrow pavements. Other options are heading along Cammo Grove and down Whitehouse Road, which either involves using the pedestrian crossings or cycling over Barnton Junction.
The middle option would be going down the Almond path as far as the Grotto Bridge and then up riverside road before rejoining the NCN1 at the subway under the A90. The path still has muddy patches but you'll have gravity on your side.
I can't think of an ideal route which as usual is the fault of the great big "arterial" route which is prioritised above all else.
Posted 3 years ago # -
@acsimpson - I was probably being unclear, I meant the bit on the south side to get to the grotto bridge and across to the north side, rather than the route down to Cramond Brig,
Posted 3 years ago # -
Ah, That makes far more sense. I've spent many hours in Cammo in the past year but still enjoy being surprised by new bits from time to time.
Posted 3 years ago # -
Have either of you take the wee path down to the river from bend in Cammo Rd between the houses (not the one down to the grotto bridge noted above).
I did it once on a family outing and the gap between the high wooden fences got narrower and narrower until it was bumping into both sides and became quite a predicament.
Having got to the river bank, I can confirm it wasnt worth it.
Posted 3 years ago # -
Back on the Question of routes to Cammo estate, how about NCN1 to DMains and then through the park and Barnton woods parallel to Q'ferry Road, then crossing onto Parkgrove drive, Barntongate Ave and Cammo Grove.
The chicane at the end of B'gate Ave can be avoided if you turn left at Bramble drive and then turn right onto path.
The chicane at the Maybury Road exit isn't too tricky negotiate if you use the grass and new lights for the housing will allow you to cross Maybury Road.Posted 3 years ago # -
Or if you are feeling adventurous you could always take Quiet Route 9 to Ladiebridge, then head for Featherhall, Templeland and (non LTN) Craigs Road to come out at the top of Cammo Walk using the new SFP crossing of Maybury Road.
Posted 3 years ago # -
The track down to Grotto Bridge can get boggy in the wet. Once over the bridge I think the easiest way is to go straight on and turn right through Craigiehall estate on the tarmac road which leads you to the subway under the A90 by the old public weighbridge.
There's a chicane after the wee bridge to negotiate which would require a dismount on a tandem right enough..
Posted 3 years ago # -
@Hankchief, that's the path with the stairs. I've only done it from the other end. By the time you get to the narrow pinch point you have very little choice but to push through.
I hadn't considert joining NCN1 closer to town. That's a good idea.
I think I consider NCN1 to be the route north/west rather than into town, but into town is probably the correct answer here.
Posted 3 years ago #
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