Morning view of the Forth Rail Bridge across the Firth of Forth
Last night I had planned to take some night photos of light
reflections but it was constant rain so I didn’t. This morning the
rain had stopped so I went out to try a few photos before it got
light. I don’t have far to ride so took my tome packing the camp
away before wheeling my bike across the grass to the track.
The Forth Rail Bridge in daylight
I set off along the track to the SE finding it rough in places. On
my left was the restored Barnbougle Castle which looked very
impressive but couldn’t see any sign of anyone being there. I then
emerged into open countryside with Dalmeny House to my right.
Dalmeny House
The house is situated on masses of open landscape. Turning left the
track crosses Cockle Burn and through the trees to a rough bit
through Wilderness Wood and a very muddy track back towards the
road. Once on the road I crossed the Cramond Old Bridge. Through the
housing estates I joined the main cycle track towards Edinburgh that
runs along the old Barnton Branch Railway then Branton Branch
Railway almost to Haymarket.
Estate road near the old Cramond bridge
The official cycle route goes through a car park for the flats
then joins the roads though Edinburgh where I finished at Waverley
Railway Station. I’d re-bought a Trans-Pennine Express ticket to
Preston but as it’s not possible to pre-book a bike space I waited
for the 12:12 and hoped there would be room. There were plenty of
people on but mine was the only bike. It was a very pleasant and
sunny train ride back to Preston. I rode home along the tramway
cycle route.