Blackness Castle – Hopetoun House loop from Blackness

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Blackness Castle – Hopetoun House loop from Blackness

Easy

3.7

(3)

riders

Blackness Castle – Hopetoun House loop from Blackness

01:16

21.4km

160m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 85 m for 1 m

After 391 m for 1 m

After 10.5 km for 33 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

239 m

Blackness Castle

Highlight • Castle

A nice piece of local history

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4.18 km

Abercorn Parish Church and Churchyard

Highlight • Religious Site

Signs from the A904 a couple of miles west of Queensferry and the south end of the Forth Road Bridge point visitors to Abercorn Church. The signs lead you to …

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5.25 km

Hopetoun House

Highlight • Settlement

The grounds at Hopetoun house are great to cycle through as the road is smooth and quiet.

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6.96 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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10.7 km

Down the Hatch Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice coffee From Forth Coffee Roasters, super nice locally sourced food.

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12.0 km

Manna House Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Cakes, cakes and more cakes

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12.1 km

View of the Forth Bridge from South Queensferry

Highlight • Bridge

Views of amazing bridges over Firth of Forth. A place where you can get a boat ride, check out the wee shops or have a snack or meal overlooking the bridges.

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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