An Edinburgh sports facility has been upgraded with a new pump track.

Hunter's Hall Park saw the opening of a new area for all types of wheeled sports from BMX and mountain bikes to skateboards and roller-skates. Designed by Velosolutions UK, the track is made of rollers and banked turns designed to be ridden completely by riders "pumping" - generating momentum by up and down body movements, instead of pedalling or pushing.

This new addition to the park follows the opening of two new third generation (3G) artificial grass pitches (AGP) earlier this year in the area.

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Cllr Amy McNeese-Mechan, Culture and Communities Vice Convener said: "It's fantastic to see this new facility open and already proving popular. It's a great addition to the park that I'm sure will provide a safe and fun space for people of all ages to exercise and hone their skills. The fully asphalt track can also be used in all-weather which is always good in Edinburgh!

"We have signs in place advising how best to use the track and we are reminding visitors to follow social distancing guidelines. I hope the new track encourages more people to get on their bike, skateboard or roller skates and give it a go."

Edd Wright, Design Manager at Velosolutions UK added: "The response to the track has been amazing. We're really grateful to have been given the opportunity to build this track for the people of Niddrie, especially at a time when keeping active in outdoor spaces is of a huge importance. We hope it inspires people to get out and have fun!"

(CM)