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Old Almond Bridge – South Queensferry High Street loop from Edinburgh Gateway

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Old Almond Bridge – South Queensferry High Street loop from Edinburgh Gateway

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Old Almond Bridge – South Queensferry High Street loop from Edinburgh Gateway

06:10

97.8km

950m

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: March 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 97.7 km for 266 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.23 km

Old Almond Bridge

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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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4.38 km

Dowie's Mill Lane Bridge

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Best photographed from above the waterfall side by the bench

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8.29 km

View of the Three Forth Bridges

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from here you can see all three forth bridges.

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11.3 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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11.7 km

View of the Forth Bridge from South Queensferry Pier

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Great spot to take a break and see the bridges.

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12.5 km

Echline Community Woodland

Forest

33.6 km

Blairadam Forest

Forest

35.7 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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65.0 km

View of the Scottish Countryside with Highland Cows

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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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94.4 km

Cammo House Ruins

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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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97.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

39.2 km

7.67 km

5.88 km

1.78 km

440 m

102 m

Surfaces

86.3 km

8.26 km

1.26 km

1.07 km

864 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

18°C

12°C

49 %

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Old Almond Bridge – South Queensferry High Street loop from Edinburgh Gateway

Old Almond Bridge

Dowie's Mill Lane Bridge

View of the Three Forth Bridges

South Queensferry High Street

View of the Forth Bridge from South Queensferry Pier

View of Loch Leven and Bishop Hill

View of the Scottish Countryside with Highland Cows

Cammo House Ruins

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