Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
of Leith Walkway
from Tollcross southwest to Balerno (7.5 miles) on the edge of the
Pentland Hills, and the
Innocent Railway Cycle Path
from the southern side of Arthur's
Seat east to Musselburgh (5 miles) on to Ormiston and Pencaitland.
There are several routes through the
Pentland Hills
that are suitable for mountain
bikes. For details ask at any bike shop or check out the
Pentland Hills Regional Park
(
www.pentlandhills.org
)
website. The Spokes
Edinburgh Cycle Map
(
www.spokes.org.uk
;
available from cycle shops for £6) shows all the city's cycle routes.
BICYCLE RENTAL
Cycle Scotland
(
0131-556 5560;
www.cyclescotland.co.uk
; 29 Blackfriars St; per day £15-20, per
week £70-90; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat)
The friendly and helpful folk here rent out top-qual-
ity bikes; rates include helmet, lock and repair kit. You can hire tents and touring equip-
ment too. The company also organises cycle tours in Edinburgh and all over Scotland -
check the website for details.
Golf
There are no fewer than 19 golf courses in Edinburgh - the following are two of the best
city courses.
Braid Hills Public Golf Course
(
www.edinburghleisuregolf.co.uk
;
Braid Hills Approach; green fees weekday/weekend
£21/24.25)
A scenic but challenging course to the south of the city centre.
GOLF
Lothianburn Golf Course
(
www.lothianburngc.co.uk
;
106a Biggar Rd; green fees weekday/weekend £25/35)
Enjoys
a scenic setting at the foot of the Pentland Hills, south of the city.
GOLF
Swimming
The Firth of Forth is a bit on the chilly side for enjoyable swimming, but there are several
indoor alternatives.
SWIMMING
Royal Commonwealth Pool
