Perks of Pentland pedal for Gavin
CLLR GAVIN CORBETT is a keen cyclist and often posts photos from his various cycle rides. He points out that it is possible to take the family with you. He said: “One of the benefits of being in South West Edinburgh is just how easy it is to get out of the city into open countryside. The new allocated bike space on Lanark Road has made it more attractive for commuters and faster cyclists, leaving the Water of Leith shared path less pressured.
“When my two sons were smaller, ten years ago and more, a favourite short ride was up to
Bonaly and round Torduff and Clubbiedean reservoirs, all the way past Kinleith to Harlaw and back down to Balerno via Malleny Mills and onto the Water of Leith path. About 15 miles all in all, from the Harrison Park area, almost all of it on paths and tracks.
“On a summer’s evening or a Sunday afternoon you feel high above the city and the Forth Estuary, with the Pentlands on one side. And while it is a bit of an ascent up to Clubbiedean you have the satisfaction of knowing it is going to be downhill all the