Townhill Country Park

Sunday’s ride is to the lovely loch at Townhill where there is a café on the shore.  On a previous visit we were entertained by water-skiers.  We will have urban and park cycling in the morning and countryside and coast in the afternoon.  We meet on the cycle path on bridge at Roseburn at 9.50am for a prompt start at 10 am and head out and across the Forth Road bridge by the most straightforward route via Cramond and Dalmeny.  We will stop for the loos at the Park and Ride on the north end of the bridge.  Then we will head up via Inverkeithing to Rosyth park, Pitreavie industrial estate and then into Dunfermline.  We will traverse Rex Park and zig zag up through Dunfermline Park and the periphery of Dunfermline cemetery and eventually take up a cycle track to the loch.(19 miles)  After lunch we will head through Townhill park and then loop round westwards via Bowershall.  Time for some downhill stretches now to head for the coast at Charlestown and Limekilns. Then back across the bridge and onto the railway path and roads eventually back to the A90 underpass and Miller and Carter at Cramond. My lead will end here. ( 41 miles- its another 4 miles back to Roseburn)

Here is the route:

https://www.strava.com/routes/22174811

Please note that apart from a small section on the coastal path at Limekilns this route is all on roads or tarmac cyclepaths but many of the cyclepaths have wet leaves on them which could be slippery so we will keep to a modest pace on these sections.

Sunday’s weather at present looks fair with a moderate north wind which should help us on the return journey across the bridge.

Everyone is very welcome to attend but for riders new to the group, our riding guidelines on the following link are essential reading prior to coming out on the ride to ensure safety for yourself and the other riders.  https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/page/guidelines-safe-riding   You will be expected to join Cycling UK after 3 rides.

Do take note of my phone number in case you get separated from the group. 07974113737 and for new riders, I will collect your details prior to the ride.  If you intend to be a regular rider with us please email icectc.lb@gmail.com with your contact details and a contact number in case of emergency, so that we will have your details available..

Please make sure your bike is roadworthy and that you have 2 spare inner tubes and basic tools to change an inner tube.  You will need to have water, money for your lunch and a bike lock.  Remember you are riding at your own risk and whilst the group will always try to help out as best as possible with punctures and mechanical problems, you are responsible for looking after yourself and getting yourself home.

See you Sunday,

Janet