Day 5 – Urban Sprint Race
Tuesday 16 July at Wester Hailes
Urban Sprint Race - Wester Hailes
Wester Hailes is a residential area in the south-west of Edinburgh. It was largely developed in the early 1970s, which is reflected in the dominant housing styles, mainly purpose-built flats and tower blocks.
Extensive redevelopment in more recent years has involved replacement of high-rise flats with newer low-rise housing. Westside plaza is the main social and shopping hub of the area; it includes a cinema and is served by buses and trains from the centre of Edinburgh. The Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal runs through the area.
Running surfaces are a mix of paved roads, paths and communal grass areas between housing. The area is mostly flat with only limited gradients.
Travel Information
Parking: Westside Plaza in Wester Hailes. Limited spaces.
From outwith Edinburgh: Park at Hermiston Park and Ride (check for height restrictions on tall vehicles) and take the #25, #45 or #35 (8 an hour) to the “Napier University” stop. It is a 20 minute walk to Westside Plaza. You must stay on Wester Hailes Road to avoid entering the competition area.
From Pollock Halls: Take the #30 or #33 bus (7 an hour) from the “Commonwealth Pool” stop to the “Westside Plaza” stop.
From central Edinburgh: Take the #3, #30 or #33 bus (10 an hour) from Princes Street to the “Westside Plaza” stop.
From central Edinburgh: There is an hourly train service from Waverley/Haymarket to Wester Hailes station.
It is a 5-minute walk from the “Westside Plaza” stop to the Day Event Centre at Canal View Primary School.