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Forth Road Bridge – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Edinburgh Gateway

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Forth Road Bridge – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Edinburgh Gateway

Moderate

4.1

(21)

654

riders

Forth Road Bridge – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Edinburgh Gateway

03:46

86.2km

560m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 266 m

After 86.0 km for 266 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.25 km

Cramond Brig

Highlight • Bridge

Historic bridge that once joined Edinburgh and West Lothian.

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2

12.8 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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3

13.2 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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16.6 km

Orchardhead Wood

Forest

19.9 km

Windylaw Edge

Forest

6

21.0 km

View of the Firth of Forth

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you're coming from the direction of Rosyth then watch out for a steep downhill with quite bad road surface, if your coming towards Rosyth then similarly watch out for a steep uphill climb with the same bad road quality

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7

34.9 km

View of the River Forth from Culross

Highlight • Viewpoint

Selection of cafes in historic village. Or just get off the bike and enjoy the river view.

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8

41.8 km

Kincardine on Forth Bridge

Highlight • Monument

It’s only a bridge, get over it!

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9

49.0 km

The Kelpies

Highlight • Rest Area

Definitely worth to visit and see those massive horses. Very impressive.

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10

77.9 km

Elizabeth Yard Climb

Highlight • Climb

Good climb with a view back to the Forth Bridge. A nice bit of countryside outside of Edinburgh.

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B

86.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

27.5 km

24.1 km

2.86 km

1.50 km

884 m

294 m

Surfaces

78.2 km

5.08 km

1.02 km

936 m

514 m

362 m

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Sunday 4 October

18°C

10°C

36 %

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