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Forth Bridge – Forth Bridge loop from The Forth Bridge WHS

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Queensferry And District

Forth Bridge – Forth Bridge loop from The Forth Bridge WHS

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Forth Bridge – Forth Bridge loop from The Forth Bridge WHS

02:15

8.55km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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The Forth Bridge WHS

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1.90 km

Forth Bridge

Highlight • Monument

This mighty railway bridge across the Firth of Forth is a true emblem of Scotland. When completed in 1890, it had the world’s longest span at 1,775 feet (541 m). …

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3.78 km

View of Forth Bridges and Hound Point from Drum Sands

Highlight • Viewpoint

The rocky headland on the Southern shore of the Firth of Forth overlooks Hound Point and offers great views of the Forth bridges to the East. Named from a legend concerning the lords of nearby Barnbougle Castle.

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7.18 km

Forth Bridge Workers' Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Many (young) men died during the construction of the Forth Trainbridge. This monument is to commemorate them.

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7.22 km

Forth Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The view of the railway and car bridge is brilliant

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7.29 km

Forth Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A must see if you’re close by. You can also get a boat trip from here in the summer and there are a few places to eat and drink.

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7.64 km

East Terrace

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7.86 km

Jubilee Clock Tower, South Queensferry

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The Jubilee Clock Tower overlooks the cobbled high street of South Queensferry. It was originally built in 1720, then had a make-over for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887/88.

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8.55 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.90 km

2.03 km

1.40 km

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

1.50 km

1.39 km

434 m

183 m

101 m

Elevation

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Forth Bridge – Forth Bridge loop from The Forth Bridge WHS

Forth Bridge

View of the Forth Bridge

View of Forth Bridges and Hound Point from Drum Sands

Forth Bridge Workers' Memorial

Forth Bridge

Forth Bridge

East Terrace

Jubilee Clock Tower, South Queensferry

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