Old Almond Bridge – Wester Cinder Path loop from Slateford

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Old Almond Bridge – Wester Cinder Path loop from Slateford

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Old Almond Bridge – Wester Cinder Path loop from Slateford

03:00

49.0km

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 127 m for 8 m

After 18.4 km for 27 m

After 21.0 km for 11 m

After 48.9 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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375 m

Slateford Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Impressive building on Lanark Road - looks from the street as a normal Bridge - but when you stand on top of it i was positively surprised.
The Slateford Aqueduct …

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18.2 km

Millgate Wood

Forest

24.6 km

View of the Forth Bridge from the John Muir Way

Highlight • Bridge

The John Muir Way runs 135 miles (217 km) across central Scotland from Helensburgh on the Firth of Clyde to John Muir's birthplace Dunbar on the Firth of Forth. It …

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26.8 km

Coastal Road to Hopetoun House and Queensferry Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful views over the Firth of Forth on this well surfaced road

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30.0 km

Echline Community Woodland

Forest

31.2 km

South Queensferry High Street

Highlight • Historical Site

Wheelchair accessible place with lot's of restaurants and local shops, however the terrain are old cobble stones so might be tricky to navigate for some, but there are are smooth sidewalks.

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33.7 km

View of the Three Forth Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

from here you can see all three forth bridges.

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37.7 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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