Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path – Forth Road Bridge loop from Dalgety Bay

Dalgety Bay & Hillend

Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path – Forth Road Bridge loop from Dalgety Bay

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Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path – Forth Road Bridge loop from Dalgety Bay

02:02

43.1km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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After 8.53 km for 375 m

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Train Station

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5.95 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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6.29 km

Forth Road Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Now closed to all traffic except taxis and busses, a stunning view over towards the rail bridge and Forth Estuary

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9.42 km

Forth Bridge

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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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15.9 km

Burgess and Bruntsfield Golf Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice path connecting 2 sections of Barnton Avenue. Rather narrow on the west side and generally shared with pedestrians, take Gamekeeper's Road instead if you're in a hurry.

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17.7 km

Cramond Brig

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Historic bridge that once joined Edinburgh and West Lothian.

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22.1 km

Elizabeth Yard Climb

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Good climb with a view back to the Forth Bridge. A nice bit of countryside outside of Edinburgh.

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26.1 km

Echline Community Woodland

Forest

26.8 km

Forth Road Bridge East Side

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

While the west path is closed (Jan-Feb 2019), remember to get on the east side of the bridge.

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29.0 km

View onto the famous cantilever bridge that crosses the Firth of Forth. The bridge celebrated its 125th anniversary since opening in 2015. (Note: Image not taken from this viewpoint, but from South Queensferry)

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