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View of the Firth of Forth – Forth Bridge loop from Dalmeny

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View of the Firth of Forth – Forth Bridge loop from Dalmeny

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View of the Firth of Forth – Forth Bridge loop from Dalmeny

02:06

7.98km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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The Forth Bridge WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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226 m

Path from Dalmeny Railway Station to South Queensferry

Highlight • Trail

South Queensferry is really accessible by hopping on a train to Dalmeny. There are very regular service from Edinburgh and from north of the bridges. From the station there’s a walk/cycle path leading down into South Queensferry itself

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2.66 km

View of the Forth Bridge

Highlight • Other

3.97 km

View of the Firth of Forth

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful gravel section that hugs the coastline, with views out to the North Sea and of the Firth of Forth. Take a break at one of the secluded beaches!

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4.68 km

View of Forth Bridges and Hound Point from Drum Sands

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The rocky headland on the Southern shore of the Firth of Forth overlooks Hound Point and offers great views of the Forth bridges to the East. Named from a legend concerning the lords of nearby Barnbougle Castle.

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7.24 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). It remains one of the greatest cantilever trussed bridges in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Forth Bridge was designed by engineers Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker.

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7.98 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.38 km

1.91 km

524 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

2.83 km

524 m

358 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

7°C

71 %

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View of the Firth of Forth – Forth Bridge loop from Dalmeny

Path from Dalmeny Railway Station to South Queensferry

View of the Forth Bridge

View of the Firth of Forth

View of Forth Bridges and Hound Point from Drum Sands

Forth Bridge

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