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Central Scotland

Bo'ness Harbour – Blackness Castle loop from Bo'ness

Bike touring routes & trails

Central Scotland

Bo'ness Harbour – Blackness Castle loop from Bo'ness

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

riders

Bo'ness Harbour – Blackness Castle loop from Bo'ness

01:22

20.5km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.7 km for 76 m

After 20.3 km for 53 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

536 m

Bo'ness Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bo'ness Harbour is located on the scenic Firth of Forth. It was once an important coal-shipping hub which can be seen in its historic remnanets including old stone walls and …

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2

6.16 km

View of Blackness Castle

Highlight • Castle

A nice view of the castle and bridges (in the background) before reaching the castle itself. It's worth the small detour off of the route to visit the castle.

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3

6.30 km

View of Blackness Castle from the West Along the Coastal Path

Highlight • Castle

Lovely seaside village with food and restrooms....

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4

7.20 km

Blackness Castle

Highlight • Castle

Blackness Castle is perched right on the shore of the Firth of Forth.

Just like many other historical buildings in this part of Scotland, it has featured in the popular …

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5

7.67 km

The Lobster Pot

Highlight • Restaurant

Great looking place however not wheelchair accessible.

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6

17.1 km

Swan Pond in Kinneil Gardens

Highlight • Natural

7

17.4 km

Kinneil Fortlet

Highlight • Monument

Roman fortlet - antonine ditch visible

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8

17.9 km

James Watt Workshop

Highlight • Monument

James Watt Workshop next to Kinnel House

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B

20.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

6.04 km

3.43 km

3.15 km

916 m

470 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

3.70 km

2.12 km

1.43 km

1.25 km

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Highest point (110 m)

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Thursday 18 June

19°C

14°C

98 %

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