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Scott Monument – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Scott Monument – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Scott Monument – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Edinburgh Waverley

02:36

41.5km

380m

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: April 17, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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266 m

Scott Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its kind, the top height is around 61 meters. You can enter the monument, a staircase leads up to a maximum of 287 steps to the highest viewing platform.

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1.17 km

View of Edinburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

To enhance your visit to Edinburgh Castle, consider starting your exploration at the topmost areas, such as Crown Square, and working your way down. This approach allows you to experience the castle's highlights, like the Great Hall and St. Margaret's Chapel, before descending to other attractions. Additionally, be aware that the castle's steep, cobbled pathways can be challenging; wearing comfortable footwear is advisable.

[1] castles.tours/edinburgh-castle-visit-tips
[2] terristeffes.com/2024/12/what-to-expect-when-touring-edinburgh.html

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3.93 km

Wester Cinder Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

hectic with dog walkers but car free

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10.4 km

Old Almond Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 bridge was rebuilt 1617-19 and subject to extensive repairs in 1687-91 by Robert Mylne (1633 - 1710), 1761, 1776 and in 1854, all of these dates appearing on the bridge itself.

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15.8 km

Beach

17.4 km

Echline Community Woodland

Forest

19.5 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 the bridge a highlight. Left and right you have not only a great view of the Firth of Forth, but also on the two parallel bridges Queensferry Crossing and the railway bridge.

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20.0 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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24.5 km

View of the Three Forth Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

from here you can see all three forth bridges.

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26.9 km

Dalmeny House

Highlight • Historical Site

Dalmeny House was completed in 1817 and sits in rolling parkland to the West of Edinburgh. With spectacular views overlooking the Firth of Forth, the house is home to The 7th Earl and Countess of Rosebery.
Although very much a family home, the house is open to the public for viewings and corporate events.

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28.8 km

Wilderness Wood

Forest

41.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

11.4 km

4.78 km

2.90 km

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.9 km

3.12 km

1.27 km

1.18 km

932 m

114 m

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Scott Monument – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Edinburgh Waverley

Scott Monument

View of Edinburgh Castle

Wester Cinder Path

Old Almond Bridge

Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path

View of the Forth Bridge from the Forth Road Bridge

View of the Three Forth Bridges

Dalmeny House

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