Blackness Castle is perched right on the shore of the Firth of Forth.

Just like many other historical buildings in this part of Scotland, it has featured in the popular TV series Outlander.

Visit the castle to find out more about the history of the powerful Crichton family, this stronghold built for war and kept as a noble residence for the family.

Check out more at historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/blackness-castle

Brian

January 21, 2017

Mountain biking

Open
1 April to 30 September
Monday to Sunday, 9.30am to 5.30pm

1 October to 31 March:
Daily except Thursday and Friday, 10am to 4pm

Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.

Closed
25 and 26 December
1 and 2 January

Sangi St

June 22, 2020

Cycling

Best visited during sunset for gorgeous views of the bay with the castle in the background.

Routes here

Best Mountain Biking Routes to Blackness Castle

1. Blackness castle loop from Dalmeny

26.8km

01:52

230m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kinneil House loop from Bo'ness via Linlithgow Palace

25.3km

01:36

210m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Blackness Castle – Hopetoun House loop from Linlithgow

35.0km

02:12

280m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

Weather

Today

Sunday 25 January

7°C

3°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Blackness, Central Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Blackness castle loop from Dalmeny

2. Kinneil House loop from Bo'ness via Linlithgow Palace

3. Blackness Castle – Hopetoun House loop from Linlithgow

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