Cycling Quiz

1. What is the total length of all officially-designated off-road cycle paths within Edinburgh?

• 35 km.
• 75 km.
• 110 km.
• 180 km.

2. Photo 1 shows a cast-iron millennium marker, a familiar site along the National Cycle Network (NCN). Which company paid for 1,000 of these posts to be erected to mark the launch of the network?

• Royal Bank of Scotland
• British Airways
• Edinburgh Bike Co-op
• Scottish Media Group

3. NCN Route 1 follows the former Princes Street - Barnton railway, which became a goods-only line when passenger services ceased in 1951. What building now occupies the site of the line's former terminus at Davidson's Mains Goods Yard?

• The Royal High School's Sports Centre
• Corbiehill Tennis Club
• Marchfield Medical Practice
• Tesco

4. A little further out, NCN 1 crosses Cramond Brig. Which body of water does the bridge span?

• Water of Leith
• River Almond
• Union Canal
• Cammo Loch

5. NCN 1 also follows the path of the Innocent Railway from St. Leonard's towards Brunstane. According to information boards along the route, why was it called the Innocent Railway?

• It was built by the Italian engineer, Tommaso Innocenti.
• After a fatal accident in 1892, the directors were acquitted of all blame.
• It was originally horse-drawn, and was therefore considered safer and less polluting than a steam railway.
• It passes the grounds of Brunstane House, formerly the home of the Innocent family.

6. The Water of Leith path starts in Leith and ends 19 km. later, near which building?

• Water of Leith Visitor Centre
• Balerno Community High School
• Malleny House
• Tesco

7. What is the building depicted in Photo 2, adjacent to the Water of Leith path?

• The Water of Leith Visitor Centre
• Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
• Spylaw House, Colinton
• Woodhall Mains Riding School

8. On the Union Canal towpath, where would you see signs requesting cyclists to dismount and walk?

• At every access point
• At the Leamington Bridge
• At each end of the Slateford Aqueduct
• At Harrison Park

9. What is the familiar landmark shown in Photo 3?

• Roseburn Viaduct
• Dean Bridge
• Slateford Adqueduct
• Glenesk Viaduct

10. Pedalling along the canal towpath, you pass a dry dock and a series of artworks (including several seats) depicting the canal's history. Where are you?

• Fountainbridge
• Hermiston
• Ratho
• Linlithgow

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