The railway paths took me from Leith to Royal Crescent. The signed cycle route directs cyclists to Dublin Street via cobbles so harsh that they have a very noticeable effect on how much effort is required to pedal a bike. Fortunately Dublin Street is not cobbled, because it is a steep hill. The last section was one of just two inclines that proved too steep for me on the three-speed Brompton Hire bike. However, there is at least an example of filtered permeability at the top. Alas it's spoiled by the usual slow toucan crossing across Queen Street. On the opposite side above North Andrew Street you can see the overhead wires for the tram that has caused so many problems in Edinburgh.
