Ratho Marina – Kirkliston Railway Path loop from Ratho

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Ratho Marina – Kirkliston Railway Path loop from Ratho

Moderate

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Ratho Marina – Kirkliston Railway Path loop from Ratho

01:42

27.5km

210m

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 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 482 m for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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493 m

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Bridge Inn over the road has a great beer garden for a mid ride break

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652 m

The Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Superb, outdoor seating overlooking the canal.

bridgeinn.com

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4.47 km

Kirkliston Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Hard to find information online about the underfoot/wheel surface here. Can confirm that it is a mixture of compacted soil over cobble like rock and some smoother gravel sections. Absolutely …

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9.85 km

St Cuthbert's Church and Cemetery

Highlight • Other

11.2 km

Sustrans Millennium Milepost – Queensferry

Highlight • Structure

For those interested in bagging the circa 175 cast-iron 'Millennium Mileposts' sculptures on the National Cycle Network in Scotland - here's one on the cycleway. (Type: Mills. Sustrans_ref: MP379)

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13.9 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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15.5 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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16.7 km