'A Wee Pedal's' Award-Winning Circular Cycle Tour of Edinburgh!
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Overview
Tour at a glance
What's included
- We supply manual bikes, helmets and qualified guide
- gloves in winter,
Not included
- Tea and coffee
- If you require to reserve an e-bike at £25pp - let me know in advance
- Bring a waterproof jacket. Rain doesn't stop us having fun
- People who cannot ride a bike safely will not be allowed to participate.
Itinerary
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This unique tour is 20 miles and on mostly traffic free cycle paths. If you require an E-bike at an additional £20pp, please request at time of booking: We will start on a cycle path all the way onto The Union Canal passing canal boats, original 19th Century bridges and rowers out training. We drop down onto a cycle ramp taking us on The Water of Leith. This is a beautiful walkway/cycle path passing under aqueducts, allotments, the rejuvenated Saughton Park with original Bandstand. Passing Scotland's National Rugby Stadium - Murrayfield. We continue towards Dean Village which is a World Heritage site. See Thomas Telfer's bridge and the original Edinburgh School Board house. Leith is now on the horizon and we shall stop for a refreshment right beside the famous harbour. We continue further round heading towards Portobello Beach where you see shall Fife over the Firth of Forth Estuary. Our final landmark is the impressive 1860 built 'Innocent Tunnel' railway path.
Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You must be able to ride a bike confidently for 20 miles.
- If you are coming from a Cruise Ship, it's unlikely you will make the start time of 9am. Please contact me direct.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
We went on the Edinburgh circular ride with our guide Gill and a small group. The route was extremely well-planned, traveling through an amazing diversity of landscapes around the city, including woodlands and meadows, different urban and suburban neighborhoods, along the 19th century canal, along a very scenic stream, and down the beachfront promenade. The route mostly followed off-road bike paths, always felt safe, and had only a modest amount of uphill climbing. We stopped frequently for Gill's interesting commentary about what we were riding through, and also stopped at the beach for food and coffee. Gill was constantly attentive and supportive to the whole group, and was always upbeat and engaging. We enjoyed every minute of this ride would happily do it again the next time we are in Edinburgh.
My husband and I (late 30s) really enjoyed our tour and guide, Joe. We both were pretty exhausted at the end though. You may want to choose the electric bike if you don’t regularly bike as there were a few portions that are a good uphill pump especially towards the end(neither of us have been on a bike in about 10yrs ). I ended up pushing my bike on foot a few times but was still able to keep up. Our guide inserted many brakes with informative historical notes and the pace was very manageable!
Judith led us on an enjoyable 20 mile ride around the city. Saw all the sights on our list. Ride was not overly ambitious, especially with E bikes. Judith was knowledgeable and charming. We had a small group and it was perfect. One of the best day bike rides we have been on. Highly recommend.
Great tour of Edinburgh area. Jude was an excellent guide!!
Fantastic and very professionally run circular tour of Edinburgh. Our guides were fun, knowledgeable and kept us very safe throughout the whole of the adventure. Bikes were also very good and well-maintained. We saw things that we would never have seen if we had just stayed in the city, including Dean river, Portobello beach, and the amazing countryside. The Wee Pedal group is also a part of, and gives back to, their local community. Very inspiring and very enjoyable.
My adult daughter and I took this circular tour - there were about 10 of us. Only a couple of folks opted for the electric bykes. The guides did a great job of keeping a good pace and keeping the group together. Most of the trip was on cycle trails - with a little bit on roads between those trails. Most was on the flat - there was a bit of a hill near the end - that I got off and walked for - the guides were cool with that. I was really impressed by how much of the ride was very pretty - the meadows, along the canal, Dean river, Portobello beach. I lived in Edinburgh for about 10 years (decades ago) - and this was a great way to get a sense of the whole city. Highly recommended trip!
The owner, Leanne, responded to my email about doing a private ride overnight, as I was emailing from the U. S. It was very easy to set everything up. Leanne and our guide, Jill, were all ready when we arrived. They went over how to operate the e-bikes and the safety measures. Jill is a wonderful guide and you will not be disappointed if you are lucky enough to have her lead your ride.
Great ride around Edinburgh, nice bikes, great history and perspective on current day life. Highly recommend!!
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 4h 30m.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 09:00
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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