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Almondell Country Park – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Kirknewton

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Almondell Country Park – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Kirknewton

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Almondell Country Park – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Kirknewton

04:07

65.3km

560m

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.49 km for 121 m

After 57.9 km for 121 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.70 km

View of the River Almond from the gravel path

Highlight • River

3.77 km

Almondell Country Park

Highlight • Bridge

I think this needs re-classified, given the nature of the surfaces in Almondell I would not suggest it to be suitable for a road bike. MTB/Hybrid/CX/Gravel bikes should have no issue.

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19.7 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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20.1 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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33.6 km

Downans Plantation

Forest

35.2 km

View of the Three Bridges over the Firth of Forth

Highlight • Viewpoint

36.1 km

St. Bridget's Kirk

Highlight • Religious Site

Ruin but well worth a stop and a look at the family graves. Always intriguing to to know what our folks from the past were up to.

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37.2 km

Ross Plantation

Forest

40.1 km

Beach

45.3 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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45.7 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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65.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

19.4 km

5.52 km

5.03 km

4.51 km

613 m

306 m

Surfaces

49.6 km

8.46 km

3.32 km

1.98 km

984 m

980 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

16°C

12°C

81 %

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Almondell Country Park – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Kirknewton

View of the River Almond from the gravel path

Almondell Country Park

South Queensferry High Street

View of the Forth Bridge from South Queensferry Pier

View of the Three Bridges over the Firth of Forth

St. Bridget's Kirk

Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path

View of the Forth Bridge from the Forth Road Bridge

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