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Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path – View of the Firth of Forth loop from North Queensferry

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Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path – View of the Firth of Forth loop from North Queensferry

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Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path – View of the Firth of Forth loop from North Queensferry

03:11

48.3km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.19 km for 53 m

After 47.1 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.10 km

Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path

Highlight • Monument

The impressive suspension bridge is over two kilometers long and is a listed building. As a cyclist, you have your own bicycle lane at your disposal, which makes cycling on …

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8.09 km

The Warrens

Forest

8.97 km

View of the Firth of Forth

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful gravel section that hugs the coastline, with views out to the North Sea and of the Firth of Forth. Take a break at one of the secluded beaches!

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14.3 km

Built c.1500, the bridge comprises three arches with massive triangular cutwaters which carry a narrow carriageway between low parapets. It once crossed the division between Edinburgh and West Lothian. The …

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17.7 km

East Wood

Forest

18.3 km

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful and inspiring all year around. Very good riding surfaces.

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19.9 km

Wardie Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good cycling path along the coastline

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22.4 km

Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the Forth, a nice place to stop for a rest or a picnic. There is a chance of seeing seals.

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24.0 km

Newhaven Harbour

Lake

31.4 km

Cramond Island Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

Cramond Island is a deserted island with a few ruins and bunkers from the Second World War. At low tide, the island can be reached over a narrow and low …

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38.5 km

Dalmeny House

Highlight • Historical Site

Dalmeny House was completed in 1817 and sits in rolling parkland to the West of Edinburgh. With spectacular views overlooking the Firth of Forth, the house is home to The …

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42.6 km

Beach

48.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

8.81 km

6.79 km

4.97 km

4.21 km

1.39 km

349 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

5.83 km

4.79 km

2.67 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 16 June

20°C

13°C

73 %

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Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path – View of the Firth of Forth loop from North Queensferry

Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path

View of the Firth of Forth

Old Almond Bridge

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

Wardie Bay

Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay

Cramond Island Causeway

Dalmeny House

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