'A Wee Pedal's' Family Friendly Cycle Tour to Edinburgh's Coast
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About the Activity
Why book with A wee pedal? We are Visit Scotland's award winning 'Best outdoor experience' praised for high quality guest experience whilst supporting the local community. We have no need to use vehicles as we start right on the cycle path and are proudly named a zero-carbon company. Groups are kept small for high guest experience and safety and you'll learn about this ancient city whilst having a lot of fun with our qualified and experienced guides. This is a fun ride with the promise of an ice cream (or coffee!) on the beach or inside to warm up if in winter. It is a 12 mile round trip. You will start right in the heart of Craigmillar Castle grounds, close to the city centre and easily accessed by foot, bus, taxi or car (there is free on-site parking) E-bikes can be hired at an additional cost of £20pp cash on the day. Please let me know if you would like this option. (If you think you would prefer a longer tour, please check out our '20 mile circular tour of Edinburgh 4.5 hours)3 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Use of equipment : Other.
Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuties
To hire an E-bike or child seat pls tell me in advance to reserve an E-Bike or child seat at £20pp.
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- Maximum 12 travellers in this tour.
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This tour is 12 miles round trip on mostly traffic-free cycle paths. We use manual hybrid bikes, but if you would like an E-bike please tell me at time of booking and I shall reserve one for you. Please bring £20pp on the day to hire E-bike. No extra charge for manual bike. We shall head through the beautiful Craigmillar Park, home of Craigmillar Castle, before heading through the 19th Century Victorian Railway tunnel taking us into Holyrood Park and riding past our extinct volcano, Arthur's Seat. We then head onto cycle paths all the way to the coast for coffee or Ice cream! This is perfect for families or those who want a gentle ride to the beach. We shall stop at historic sights and learn a little history about this ancient city.
Weather in Scotland is changeable and we ride in the rain as this does not affect the tour. Please bring a waterproof jacket. • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Starting point
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There is FREE on-site parking and you will see me with the bikes at the entrance to the Farmhouse. If you are coming from a Cruise Ship, it's unlikely you will make the start time of 9.30am. Please contact me to book a private tour with flexible start times. View Location
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There is FREE on-site parking and you will see me with the bikes at the entrance to the Farmhouse. If you are coming from a Cruise Ship, it's unlikely you will make the start time of 9.30am. Please contact me to book a private tour with flexible start times. View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You must be able to ride a bike confidently.
- If your child cannot ride, I have a tag-a-long bike suitable for ages 4-8.
- If you are coming from a Cruise Ship, it's unlikely you will make the start time
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/London time to receive 100% refund.
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