This route will take us to see The Ormiston Yew. We start in Dalkeith at the high school, and head to the Pencaitland-Ormiston Path. We come off at Ormiston, have a wander around the Yew and head to the Lanterne Rouge for lunch. We will come back via Haddington, along the riverside path and go up to the Longniddry Cycle Path.
Part of the way along we join the road again and cross over to Boggs Holdings and Pencaitland to join the Pencaitland-Ormiston path again and back to the start.

This is a mix of well surfaced cycle path and road except for the short section to the Yew itself which is quite bumpy. When we are on the paths, we'll likely pass walkers, dogs and horses, tiny humans on balance bikes, so please stay safe and keep other path users safe.

Bike: your gravel bike would be best, there is quite a lot of cycle path. Road bikes are ok too, but be mindful that it's harder to keep up with road bikes when you are on your gravel bike so please stay together as a group on the road sections.

Distance: 41 miles. If that seems too much, you can join us at the start of the Pencaitland Ormiston cycle path which is 5 miles less and no hill at Smeaton to climb. :-)

Elevation: 1750 feet

Pace: this will be quite slow on the paths and slightly faster on the roads. No-one will be left behind. Please don't fly off the front! Newcomers welcome :-)

Lunch: Lanterne Rouge, Gifford

STRAVA: [Ormiston Yew | 41.4 mi Cycling Route on Strava](https://www.strava.com/routes/3235935247606679740)

Please bring layers, snacks, water, an inner tube and tools, sunscreen and banter :-)

Have your emergency contact number where it is easily found, in your bike bag or on your phone. Wearing a helmet is essential.

please check back here for any updates on the weather forecast the day before the ride.

Hope to see you there,
my number is 07739805448
Ann

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