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Cycle Path - Roseburn end

includes Blackhall, Craigleith, Ravelston Dykes, Coltbridge & Roseburn
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Just legible in this edit is the text: "This is one of 1000 mileposts funded by the Royal Bank of Scotland to mark the creation of the National Cycle Network"
This view tells us that it's four and a quarter miles to Leith.
Blackhall Junction
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 This north-facing view shows the branch off to the west to Queensferry (7 miles) and Davidson's Mains (1 mile).
Queensferry Road
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 A cyclist heads north having passed under Queensferry Road between Craigleith Crescent and the main Craigleith Road junction beside the shopping centre.
Vast amounts of traffic thunder over this stone bridge every day. Traditional craftsmanship with natural stone means there's no worries about rust or crumbling concrete. An interesting spiral effect from the stones' layout appears because the road doesn't cross the old railway at right angles.
The same bridge with two cyclists headed towards Roseburn. The small reinforced concrete bridge goes to the Holiday Inn behind the Windmill Service Station.
Same bridge again but looking north. A single-decker LRT bus heads west along Queensferry Road. The steps lead up to the corner of Craigleith Crescent.
path south to
Roseburn
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 Somebody with an aerosol has found it necessary to augment the existing signs.
Craigleith Drive sign
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 If you're travelling north then you'll pass this sign just before crossing the bridge over Craigleith Drive.
Craigleith Drive
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 In the distance to the west is Corstorphine Hill.
The path passes below the Ravelston Dykes road before heading south to Roseburn.
Ravelston Dykes
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 Facing north looking under Ravelston Dykes.
Plainly visible in Google Earth at 55°56'57.28"N - 3°14'2.36"W are these two bridges.
Here's a closer look at the stone bridge and the plants adorning it.
Coltbridge Gardens
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 Looking down on this street from the high bridge over the Water of Leith.
Roseburn Bridge 09
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 The bridge takes you north over the river - but you can descend the steps on the left to reach the Water of Leith Walkway.
Roseburn Bridge 10
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 Approaching the bridge from the south. Ravelston Dykes is ahead, concealed by the trees.
Roseburn Bridge 11
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 Previously photographed but I still like the contrast between the metal, the vegetation and the tarmac.
Roseburn Bridge 12
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 The next four were taken on a walk from Murrayfield to Haymarket. The A8 road is the main road west out of town. This part of it is called Roseburn Terrace. A lone cyclist passes under the bridge in this vertical wide angle shot. Nature is taking a hold in the cracks in the tarmac. Once upon a time there was a railway station at the top of this driveway.
Roseburn 04
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Two things made me take this picture. The car showroom premises occupied by Kenny Dunn are for sale in April 2010, suggesting a downturn in the luxury car market - and my former employer PC World has a revamped store at Corstorphine.
Roseburn Bridge 14
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 Zoomed in to show detail of the painted ironwork.
Roseburn Bridge 15
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 A slightly wider view shows off the arches.
Russell Road
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 The southern end of the cycle path is here at Russell Road, a bleak vision after the leafy lanes. A double bend descends to the road which continues left under the main railway lines to McLeod Street and Muirieston Square.
Roseburn sign 3
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 A cyclist climbes the hill from Russell Road. Once at the top it's easier going.

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