Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.25 km

Cramond Brig

Highlight • Bridge

Historic bridge that once joined Edinburgh and West Lothian.

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9.47 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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13.0 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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16.8 km

Orchardhead Wood

Forest

20.1 km

Windylaw Edge

Forest

21.2 km

If you're coming from the direction of Rosyth then watch out for a steep downhill with quite bad road surface, if your coming towards Rosyth then similarly watch out for a steep uphill climb with the same bad road quality

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29.7 km

View of the Firth of Forth from Limekilns

Highlight • Beach

Good viewpoint to take a break. Grassy knoll under a large tree with a good view over the Forth, and backed by a very attractive house. Probably the nicest place to stop along this part of the Coastal Path.

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35.1 km

View of the River Forth from Culross

Highlight • Viewpoint

Selection of cafes in historic village. Or just get off the bike and enjoy the river view.

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42.0 km

Kincardine on Forth Bridge

Highlight • Monument

It’s only a bridge, get over it!

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49.6 km

The Kelpies

Highlight • Rest Area

Definitely worth to visit and see those massive horses. Very impressive.

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85.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

26.3 km

25.7 km

3.50 km

1.37 km

781 m

294 m

Surfaces

72.9 km

10.1 km

921 m

894 m

514 m

201 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 April

16°C

9°C

96 %

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Cramond Brig

Forth Bridge

Forth Road Bridge

View of the Firth of Forth

View of the Firth of Forth from Limekilns

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Kincardine on Forth Bridge

The Kelpies

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