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Photo - Great Junction St cycleroute Henderson St, bike route under construction Sandport Bridge area Council map of Leith Connections project, with the cycleroute shown with a dashed blue line
May 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Wed 18 March 10am #SandportPlace bridge

Opening of #FootOfWalk - #DockStreet, extends #LeithWalk #bikelanes

#SpokesStall: maps £5, new Fave Rides £3

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From Spokes members' circular... 2. Weds 18 March - Opening of Foot of Walk to Dock Street cycleway, extending the Leith Walk cycle lanes - 10a.m. All welcome at the opening, by Transport Convener Cllr Stephen Jenkinson. Meet 10a.m. at Sandport Place Bridge where there will be stalls from Porty Community Energy with E-bikes and cargo bikes to try, and a Dr. Bike stand offering free repairs. Also say hello at our Spokes cargo-bike stall, selling maps at special stall prices - and our new Favourite Bike Rides booklet (see below). Or, meet at the junction of Yardheads with Henderson Street, to walk along the route to Sandport Place Bridge. The ribbon-cutting will be around 10.15a.m. Council website 17 March in time warp ... says "The route WAS officially opened on 18 march 2026" !! Picture of part of the route Test... Foot of the Walk to Dock Street - walking wheeling and cycling route The route was officially launched on 18 March 2026. It features a protected cycle route improved pavements upgraded side street crossings better public spaces to spend time in sustainable drainage features such as rain gardens new trees and plants. You can see the design of the route between Foot of the Walk and Dock Street in our General Arrangement drawing. Cover of Spokes Fave Rides booklet Spokes cargobike stall, picture at meadows
March 17, 2026 at 4:52 PM