More detail about the project
We will deliver the project in phases starting in November 2025.
Phase 1 is now complete and focussed on building connections from the existing cycle route (QuietRoute 8) to
- Edinburgh College
- Edinburgh Napier University
- Forrester High School and St Augustine's RC High School
- South Gyle Business Park (at Flassaches Yard)
We also upgraded Torwood Path.
Future phases will connect with existing cycling routes at the A70 and Water of Leith path, extending the route south through
- Bankhead Avenue
- Wester Hailes Road
- Clovenstone
This will provide a significant improvement for local people, connecting them to key destinations for work, education and amenities and shops.
The route will include
- more segregated and off-road cycleways
- new crossings
- path improvements.
We will also take the route north through South Gyle Cresent to the Gyle Centre and improve the A8 crossing, giving a better connection to and from South Gyle Park for local people.
Funding for phase 1 and 2 construction has been secured through the Transport Scotland Active Travel Investment Fund.