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Queensferry And District

View of the Forth Bridge

Queensferry And District

View of the Forth Bridge

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View of the Forth Bridge

Name: View of the Forth Bridge
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Location: Queensferry And District, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Alex

August 6, 2022

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code
A practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all
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The route follows established paths alongside the south shores of the Firth of forth. There is a loop inland on the return leg, via Dalmeny Estate.
The route is along part of the John Muir Way: johnmuirway.org
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See the picture attached showing this route on Ordnance Survey, 1:25 mapping.
The OS map for this route: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-edinburgh-musselburgh-queensferry
Use a compass to orientate the map: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/search.php?search_query=compass
Or, use OS Locate to orientate the map: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/os-locate
If the paper OS map for the area of this route is bought, the equivalent digital map may be downloaded to your device.
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A 1914 map of the area of the route: maps.nls.uk/view/76342878#zoom=5&lat=7237&lon=6405&layers=BT
“Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland”

Alex

August 6, 2022

Travel
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This Tour starts from South Queenferry, Forth Bridge Memorial: goo.gl/maps/7twqtmGqkhaBMKTy5
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Car parking: goo.gl/maps/xk2uCcp35KHx3AxF7
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For travel by train : goo.gl/maps/D9b4UAFszLshU6eW7
It is a 15min walk from the Railway Station to the start of the Tour.
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For travel by bus to start of this Tour: travelinescotland.com/lts/#/travelInfo
The following bus stops are by the railway station and a 15min walk to the strat of the Tour.
Enter Bus Stop Names or Bus Stop IDs in Traveline Scotland, Journey Planner To/From entry points.
1)
Bus Stop Name: Railway Station
Bus Stop ID: 36236926
Bus Stop location: goo.gl/maps/8MtD2Knka7XgSqBn6
2)
Bus Stop Name: Railway Station
Bus Stop ID: 36236925
Bus Stop location: goo.gl/maps/DvFzSMWUPys3bjBA8

Alex

August 6, 2022

Consider this safety & equipment information before walking a route.....
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Safety

You may have to divert from the route if it has changed since it was documented.

Vegetation growth may make some sections of a route more difficult to navigate during summer months, unless maintained by volunteers.

Take a map of the area to be walked: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/maps
Carry a compass to orientate the map: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/search.php?search_query=compass
Or, use OS Locate to orientate the map: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/os-locate

Is there time to complete the route before sunset.

Consider the expected weather forecast - temperature, wind, rain or ice.

A phone signal may not always be available.

Let others know your intended route - allow others to know your location via this or other apps or using Google Maps
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Equipment

Footwear, walking poles & spare laces.

Phone, battery backup pack & emergency contact details.

Rucksack, waterproof clothing, watch, extra layers of clothing, foot blister patches, food, water, sun cream, torch, paracetamol, whistle, hat & gloves.

First aid kit and any medication required.

Survival bag.

Alex

August 6, 2022

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code

A practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all

Car parking: outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/out-and-about/car-parking

Field edges - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/fields-crops

Dog walking - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/dog-walking

Farm animals - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/farm-animals

Farmyards: outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/property/farmyards

Houses & Gardens: outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/property/houses-and-gardens

The Highway Code – Pedestrians: gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-pedestrians-1-to-35

Alex

August 6, 2022

Refreshments
Honey Pot Creative Cafe: honeypotcreativecafe.com
Location: goo.gl/maps/Yj7HuoHM7jBNhPsE7

The Railbridge Bistro: therailbridgebistro.com
Location: goo.gl/maps/jSirfyJDvUNiuQVZ9

Biker's Cove:
Location: goo.gl/maps/jSirfyJDvUNiuQVZ9

Manna House Bakery & Patisserie: themannahousebakery.com
Location: g.page/manna-house-bakery?share

Alex

August 6, 2022

220514 - date reference

Theo

August 9, 2022

Enjoy the magnificent view on Forth Trainbridge.

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