Key Points of Interest Cycle

Bilston Viaduct Gilmerton-Carrington Dating from the late 19th century, this railway viaduct lies on the Circular former , Loanhead and Roslin Railway which was opened in 1874. Distance: 18 miles / 29 km Pond Nature Reserve A former clay pit by Loanhead this small wildlife haven supports a variety of watery and woodland plant and animals Ascent: 620ft / 189m Whitehill Aisle Built on the site of the former Carrington Parish Church Time: 2.5 hours dating from 1243, this burial ground consists of a mausoleum and 18th century gravestones. Terrain – Off road • Low level • Tarmac • Muddy • Minor set of traffic lights. Turn left downhill pen Cemetery still heading into Bon- roads • Main road into the former Dalmore Mill nyrigg and after around ½ mile you will At the bottom of the hill turn left along see signs for the cycle path leading to the cycle path towards Roslin. Con- . Using the insert map on the tinue for around 1 mile until you reach next page navigate through Dalkeith OS Map: No 66 Edinburgh the former Roslin Station just after until you are back on the Gilmerton going under a bridge. Dismount and go Road. Use the cycle lanes to head onto the old platform on your left. north towards Edinburgh. Start point: T-section at Wheel the bike up a narrow path on Introduction Gilmerton Station Road. to the road you just passed under. An introductory cycle to taking in undulating countryside Turn left up the road and continue for mainly along cycle paths and minor roads (see next page for larger map). Gr: NT 29570 67962 around ½ mile until the first T-junction. Route Details the former sand quarry on your right Turn left here until the you meet a crossroads. Go straight across at this If coming from Edinburgh start at the for around 1 mile until you reach a For Sat Nav users: junction and follow the road to Carring- cycle ramp at the roundabout on the junction at the main road to Auchend- ton. After 1½ miles turn left at a sharp Road just south of Gilmer- inny. Lat: 55.899607 bend and after a further ½ mile turn ton. (You can of course start at any Long: -3.1279133 point along the route if coming form right and Carrington is a further 1½ elsewhere). Take the cycle path to miles away. Straiton Pond Loanhead via Straiton Pond which is On arriving at Carrington go straight Public transport: Yes worth a look around. through the village and follow the road Go straight through the two round- Car Parking: No, unless you Continue to the spectacular Bilston signs to Cockpen and . You abouts using a combination of cycle wish to start the roat at Loan- Viaduct and then after half a mile or so may wish to visit Whitehill Aisle just lanes and roadside cycle paths. Take head station. onto Manse Road in Roslin. Head outside Carrington. care when crossing the roundabouts straight though Roslin village until you Follow the road from Carrington for as these are busy junctions. Refreshments: Yes reach a left turn signposted to Roslin Bilston Viaduct around three miles until you reach a Cross over the City bypass and after (Loanhead, Roslin, Bonnyrigg, Glen Country Park. Go past this turn crossroads near to Cockpen Church. around ½ mile turn left onto Gilmerton Eskbank) and after 100m or so take the next Turn left towards Auchendinny and Turn left and head towards Bonnyrigg. Station Road which will lead you back Routes: MC road on your left. Follow the road past after ¾ a mile or so you will reach a Pass through the roundabout at Cock- to the start point. Photos: JK Map © Crown copyright and database rights (2015) Ordnance Survey Licence Number 100023416) www.midlothian.gov.uk