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Blackness Castle – Blackness Castle loop from Blackness Castle

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Blackness Castle – Blackness Castle loop from Blackness Castle

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Blackness Castle – Blackness Castle loop from Blackness Castle

01:00

3.75km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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26 m

Eagle Rock Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

108 m

Pier at Blackness Castle

Highlight • Bridge

Here the ships landed, suppling goods for the castle. From here you have a stunning view over the Forth and the bridges.

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108 m

Blackness Castle

Highlight • Monument

Blackness Castle is a fortress that was built in the 15th century. Despite initially being a decadent residence for the Crichtons, one of Scotland’s more powerful families, the castle went …

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293 m

Blackness Castle

Highlight • Castle

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 …

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3.46 km

View of Blackness Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

3.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.38 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.46 km

1.10 km

945 m

192 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

23°C

8°C

37 %

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Blackness Castle – Blackness Castle loop from Blackness Castle

Eagle Rock Viewpoint

Pier at Blackness Castle

Blackness Castle

Blackness Castle

View of Blackness Castle

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