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Silverknowes Esplanade – Forth Bridge loop from Dalmeny

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Queensferry And District

Silverknowes Esplanade – Forth Bridge loop from Dalmeny

Moderate

5.0

(6)

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Silverknowes Esplanade – Forth Bridge loop from Dalmeny

02:07

35.2km

260m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 602 m for 51 m

After 34.6 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.28 km

The Warrens

Forest

6.74 km

Long Green Wood

Forest

7.31 km

Shore Path at Cramond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice flowing singletrack in either direction

Tip by

7.63 km

View of Cramond Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot but if you decide to go onto the island remember to check tide timetable or you’ll be stranded.

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10.0 km

View of the River Almond

Highlight • Trail

Can be a bit of a mudfest

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13.2 km

Cramond Beach and View of Cramond Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

When the tide is out you can walk over to Cramond island. Be sure you know the tide timetable as quite a few people have been stranded there once the tide comes in.

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14.2 km

View of Silverknowes Tidal Sands

Highlight • Natural

Silverknowes is a very popular area that has brilliant views across the tidal area of the Firth of Forth. When the tides out you can see the sand banks, ships further out and the north side of the estuary. Views are panoramic and widespread

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17.1 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

Stop here for a breather before heading back into the city

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29.2 km

Stump Rest Spot

Highlight • Rest Area

Space for up to 4 people and bikes

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34.5 km

Forth Bridge

Highlight • Monument

This mighty railway bridge across the Firth of Forth is a true emblem of Scotland. When completed in 1890, it had the world’s longest span at 1,775 feet (541 m). It remains one of the greatest cantilever trussed bridges in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Forth Bridge was designed by engineers Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker.

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35.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

7.08 km

7.05 km

5.19 km

4.25 km

277 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

7.41 km

2.68 km

416 m

343 m

215 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

21°C

13°C

41 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Silverknowes Esplanade – Forth Bridge loop from Dalmeny

Shore Path at Cramond

View of Cramond Island

View of the River Almond

Cramond Beach and View of Cramond Island

View of Silverknowes Tidal Sands

Silverknowes Esplanade

Stump Rest Spot

Forth Bridge

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