The route is mix of the Livingston path network, National Cycle Network route 75, quiet road and surfaced track. Smooth narrow tyres may find some of it a bit bumpy.
The ride will start at 1030am from Howden Park Centre, Livingston and will take the Livingston path network to the north of Livingston Village, ridge across Cousland Road to Peel Park the site of the place Livingston got its name from. Path, to Eliburn Reservoir, path up to Woodlands Park.
Out onto the cycle path by the A89. Cross the road and into the grounds of the former Bangour Village Hospital. Come out at Dechmont and back onto the cycle path to the bridge over the A89.
Across the bridge to Uphall and the Open Door Cafe. The cafe is run by The Busy Project charity, menu is mainly toasties & filled rolls, with nice looking cake.
We go down along the Brox Burn path which run the length of Broxburn following the burn.
When it meets the Union Canal we will follow it out of Broxburn to Muirend where we join a quiet road to the north gate of Almondell Park. Continue through the park and Almond Park on route 75 of Sustrans National Cycle Network and back to HPC.
The distance is about 17 miles. You can also meet up and drop off at any part of the route and cycle as far as you feel comfortable with. There is no need to wear special cycle clothing something comfy. We don't ask you to wear a helmet, it is not a lawful requirement, it is a matter of personal choice.
The ride will start at 1030am from Howden Park Centre, Livingston and will take the Livingston path network to the north of Livingston Village, ridge across Cousland Road to Peel Park the site of the place Livingston got its name from. Path, to Eliburn Reservoir, path up to Woodlands Park.
Out onto the cycle path by the A89. Cross the road and into the grounds of the former Bangour Village Hospital. Come out at Dechmont and back onto the cycle path to the bridge over the A89.
Across the bridge to Uphall and the Open Door Cafe. The cafe is run by The Busy Project charity, menu is mainly toasties & filled rolls, with nice looking cake.
We go down along the Brox Burn path which run the length of Broxburn following the burn.
When it meets the Union Canal we will follow it out of Broxburn to Muirend where we join a quiet road to the north gate of Almondell Park. Continue through the park and Almond Park on route 75 of Sustrans National Cycle Network and back to HPC.
The distance is about 17 miles. You can also meet up and drop off at any part of the route and cycle as far as you feel comfortable with. There is no need to wear special cycle clothing something comfy. We don't ask you to wear a helmet, it is not a lawful requirement, it is a matter of personal choice.
Take a waterproof, snacks and bottle of water, spare inner-tube a small tool kit for your bike.
Ensure your bike is in good working order. Recommend checking it over the day before the ride, checking brakes work, the chain is lubricated and the tyres set to the correct pressure, it makes cycling easier. The recommended pressure can be found on the side of the tyre, typically 35-85 PSI or 3-6 Bar.
To let us know how many to expect add some details to our Contact Us form. It does not commit you to attending.
Post Ride
14 came along including 5 newcomers. GPS Trace by a newcomer.
The bicycle has done more for the emancipation of women than anything else in the world ~ Susan B Anthony
October News
Post Ride
14 came along including 5 newcomers. GPS Trace by a newcomer.
The bicycle has done more for the emancipation of women than anything else in the world ~ Susan B Anthony
October News
The next ride is on Saturday 31st October
