'A Wee Pedal's' Family Friendly Cycle Tour to Edinburgh's Coast
Overview
A wee pedal offers a unique outdoor experience in Edinburgh, starting at Craigmillar Castle grounds and promoting a zero-carbon approach. Groups are small to enhance guest experience and safety while enjoying the ride with qualified guides.
- 🚴♂️ Award-winning outdoor experience recognized by Visit Scotland.
- 🍦 Enjoy an ice cream or coffee on the beach or inside during winter.
- 📏 The tour covers a 12-mile round trip through the ancient city.
- 💵 E-bikes available for hire at an additional cost of £20 per person, cash on the day; please request this option in advance.
- 🚫 No vehicles used; easily accessible by foot, bus, taxi, or car (free on-site parking available).
To keep your carbon footprint low, A wee pedal prioritizes sustainability while providing instant digital delivery, no expiry, and a global selection.
- Manual bikes, helmets, qualified guide
- People who cannot ride a bike safely
- Minimum age 14 to ride an Ebike
- To hire an E-bike or child seat pls tell me in advance to reserve at £25 per item
- Bring a waterproof jacket. Rain doesn't stop us having fun!
- Coffee and/or Tea
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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.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.