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Scott Monument – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Scott Monument – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Scott Monument – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Edinburgh Waverley

02:36

41.5km

380m

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: April 17, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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266 m

Scott Monument

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The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its …

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1.17 km

View of Edinburgh Castle

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To enhance your visit to Edinburgh Castle, consider starting your exploration at the topmost areas, such as Crown Square, and working your way down. This approach allows you to experience …

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3.93 km

Wester Cinder Path

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hectic with dog walkers but car free

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10.4 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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15.8 km

Beach

17.4 km

Echline Community Woodland

Forest

19.5 km

Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path

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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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20.0 km

View of the Forth Bridge from the Forth Road Bridge

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I took a detour from the intended route to ride across the bridge to the Fife side and then back again. Glorious views!

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24.5 km

View of the Three Forth Bridges

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from here you can see all three forth bridges.

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26.9 km

Dalmeny House

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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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28.8 km

Wilderness Wood

Forest

41.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

11.4 km

4.78 km

2.90 km

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.9 km

3.12 km

1.27 km

1.18 km

932 m

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

6°C

41 %

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Scott Monument – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Edinburgh Waverley

Scott Monument

View of Edinburgh Castle

Wester Cinder Path

Old Almond Bridge

Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path

View of the Forth Bridge from the Forth Road Bridge

View of the Three Forth Bridges

Dalmeny House

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