'A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond Discount Tickets

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Overview

Our award winning cycle tours are carefully planned to avoid roads, small group sizes (max 10) and low impact, low carbon experiences. All our guides are qualified, passionate about history and Scottish culture. Our E bikes are suited to all heights and make this tour so easy round Arthur's' Seat. UK regulations mean age 14 is the minimum age to ride an E bike. We go in rain or shine. Rain does not affect the tour - please just bring a waterproof and embrace the Scottish weather. All Riders Must Be Able To Ride A Bike Safely And Confidently. If you cannot, you may be refused entry to the tour for safety reasons. It will not be possible to refund you in this case.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Old Dalkeith Road, Scotland, EH16 4TE, United Kingdom

You will see me with the bikes outside the big white Farmhouse. If you are coming from a Cruise ship - it's unlikely you will make the start time of 9.30am. Please contact me at time of booking to upgrade to a private tour. Bus 33, 49. Car parking available.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Craigmillar Castle
We start by riding up to see Craigmillar Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots stayed after the birth of her son, James I of England and VI of Scotland. We then head onto the cycle path, through the Victorian railway tunnel and up into Holyrood Park. Stop for a photo of Arthur’s Seat, Salisbury Crags and Edinburgh Castle. We then enjoy a lovely sweeping downhill ride to Holyrood Palace and Scottish Parliament. We then continue round Arthur’s Seat for amazing views of Edinburgh and East Lothian before our return ride back to Bridgend. 2.5 hrs round trip
Duration: 10 mins
2. Holyrood Park
A stop at Holyrood Place to see stunning views over Edinburgh
Duration: 10 mins
3. The Scottish Parliament
See the home of the Scottish Parliament and it's 'controversial' building
Duration: 10 mins
4. Holyrood Abbey
A look into Holyrood Palace - the home of The Royal family when visiting Edinburgh
Duration: 10 mins
5. St Margaret's Loch
Discover where Curling originated from on St Margaret's Loch. Look up to see our 11th Century St Anthony's ruin above.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Holyrood Park
We will cycle round this extinct volcano and see views overlooking Edinburgh.
Duration: 70 mins
7. Arthur's Seat
A view you will not see without a trip round Arthur's Seat! Our extinct volcano - Arthur's Seat is well worth a visit
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Qualified guide, helmet and E bike

Bicycle use

Exclusion

child rear seats cannot be fitted to these E-bikes

Bring a waterproof jacket. Rain doesn't stop us having fun!

Minimum age 14

People who cannot a bike safely

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Are you coming from a Cruise Ship? It's unlikely you will make the start time, please contact me direct to arrange a private tour

People who cannot ride a bike safely will not be allowed to participate

Supplied by A wee pedal

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