Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path – Forth Road Bridge loop from Rosyth

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Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path – Forth Road Bridge loop from Rosyth

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Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path – Forth Road Bridge loop from Rosyth

01:27

23.2km

180m

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 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.5 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.60 km

Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path

Highlight • Monument

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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6.95 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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7.06 km

View of the Forth Bridge from the Forth Road Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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8.62 km

Sustrans Millennium Milepost at Old Forth Road Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

For those interested in bagging the circa 170 cast-iron 'Millennium Milepost' sculptures on the National Cycle Network in Scotland - here's one at the southern end of the cycleway over the old Forth Road Bridge. (Type: Rowe, sustrans_ref: MP378)

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9.81 km

Dune Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and pastries, get down early as they can run out. Can be pretty busy with big queues but worth it!

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9.81 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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10.5 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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