Some nineteen intrepid riders headed for the hills on 9Feb, in hazy
sunshine. After a swift climb up Braid Avenue, we headed through
Greenbank to Comiston Rd past Firrhill High School, climbing Woodhall Rd
and joining the Water of Leith path NCN75 near Juniper Green.
A gentle, steady climb offroad ensued, and up to Balerno for lunch
at the Grey Horse - although the Balerno Farmers' Market was also an
option, provided you caught them before they closed the stalls at
12:30.
After lunch we rambled through the residential bit to the south of
Balerno to the bus terminus, then a wee steep pull up to Red Moss, the
apex of the ride. After admiring the view, we glided gracefully past
the four reservoirs (it was downhill after all), Threepmuir, Harlaw,
Clubbidean and Torduff, stopping at the Ranger's Cottage in between, and
emerging from the hills to cross the bypass at Bonaly.
From there, along Redford drive and Redford Bank, Passing Colinton
mains park and traversing Braidburn Valley Park, then Oswald Rd to
Marchmont, and ending up with 9 survivors celebrating with a coffee at
Peter's yard.
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Leader: Julia
Ride report: Jim
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