Confidence builder - Hermitage of Braids 8.3 miles

DETAILS
Join Jo and Min for a short loop from the Meadows through the Hermitage of Braids. Here’s what to expect 👇
DIFFICULTY/DISTANCE
This is an easy ride of 13.5 km (8.3 miles), 90 m (295 feet) elevation.
ROUTE
We’ll be starting in the Meadows by the Pavillion Cafe, going out by the Innocent Railway tunnel and Inch Park before crossing over into Blackford/Hermitage of Braid. Coffee and cake stop at the Lodge Coffee House at the west end of Braid Burn. Toilets also available. Back to the Meadows via quiet roads and bike path.
TYPE OF BIKE NEEDED
Gravel or hybrid.
SURFACE
Mainly paved bike path and road. Approximately 1 km of good gravel through Blackford/Hermitage of Braid.
RSVPS
Whilst this ride will be taking place in August (aka ‘summer’), if there is a forecast for atrocious weather, the ride will be cancelled/postponed or amended. Please check the Meetup site before setting off in the morning! And if you have a place, PLEASE do update your RSVP to let us know if you can no longer make it, and so that anyone on the waiting list gets reasonable notice.
WHAT TO BRING ON THE RIDE
• Spare inner tubes (right size for your tyres)
• Water
• Packed lunch/ money / card (for takeaway food)
• Snacks for the ride
• Waterproofs, gloves and layers
• Sun screen/sunglasses
DONATIONS
Belles is a completely volunteer run group, but we do have running costs of approximately £400-£450 a year. Please consider donating either directly to our bank account:
Account name: BELLES ON BIKES EDINBURGH
Sort Code: 83-18-25
Account Number: 18849509
Or through this link -
ko-fi.com/bellesonbikes
By chipping in, you’ll be able to help us power future rides across Edinburgh and the Lothians.