Cammo House Ruins – Old Almond Bridge loop from Edinburgh Gateway

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Cammo House Ruins – Old Almond Bridge loop from Edinburgh Gateway

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Cammo House Ruins – Old Almond Bridge loop from Edinburgh Gateway

06:12

98.6km

960m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.47 km

Cammo House Ruins

Highlight • Monument

To the west of the housing area there is the former estate of Cammo House. The house was built for John Menzies in 1693, and the surrounding parkland was laid …

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5.13 km

Built c.1500, the bridge comprises three arches with massive triangular cutwaters which carry a narrow carriageway between low parapets. It once crossed the division between Edinburgh and West Lothian. The …

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5.28 km

Dowie's Mill Lane Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Best photographed from above the waterfall side by the bench

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9.18 km

View of the Three Forth Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

from here you can see all three forth bridges.

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12.5 km

View of the Forth Bridge from South Queensferry Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot to take a break and see the bridges.

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13.3 km

Echline Community Woodland

Forest

34.4 km

Blairadam Forest

Forest

57.4 km

Birdwatching Hide at Loch Leven

Highlight • Structure

Bring binoculars

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62.7 km

View of Loch Leven and Bishop Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a tough climb from Cliesh (breathing through my backside by the time I reached the top) but the views to Loch Leven and beyond make it worth it.

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66.7 km

View of the Scottish Countryside with Highland Cows

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be aware that it is very exposed so have gear that is warm with you. Apart from the six warm days of the Scottish Summer it’s always a cold westerly wind

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98.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

38.9 km

6.93 km

6.47 km

2.30 km

553 m

154 m

Surfaces

85.9 km

8.74 km

1.62 km

1.09 km

630 m

574 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

9°C

38 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Comments

June 25, 2024,#10: Von Edinburgh zum Loch Leven

Back on the bike and heading north. After The Crown I want to take a look at the Britannia, but it is very well sheltered - but the trip to Newhaven is still worth it for a good second breakfast.
The real highlight is the Forth Bridge. Since you drive over the less spectacular Road Bridge, you always have a …

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