Cramond Brig – Forth Bridge loop from Edinburgh

Cramond Brig – Forth Bridge loop from Edinburgh

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Cramond Brig – Forth Bridge loop from Edinburgh

02:14

45.9km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.5 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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994 m

The Meadows

Highlight • Natural

Very nice to cycle around the meadows. You get a nice view of Arthur seat and there are plenty of cafes around as well as a few bike shops nearby. It can get busy with pedestrians at times.

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3.90 km

Roseburn Path Stone Bridge

Highlight • Trail

The Roseburn Path is probably the best-known of the North Edinburgh routes, mainly because it forms part of NCN 1, which links the capital with the north of Scotland. It …

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9.18 km

Burgess and Bruntsfield Golf Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice path connecting 2 sections of Barnton Avenue. Rather narrow on the west side and generally shared with pedestrians, take Gamekeeper's Road instead if you're in a hurry.

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10.7 km

Cramond Brig

Highlight • Bridge

Historic bridge that once joined Edinburgh and West Lothian.

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12.2 km

Widow Maker Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short but tough climb

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14.5 km

Bronze Horse Statue at Dalmeny House

Highlight • Monument

The home of King Tom and the Centurions.

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16.6 km

View of Forth Bridges and Hound Point from Drum Sands

Highlight • Viewpoint

The rocky headland on the Southern shore of the Firth of Forth overlooks Hound Point and offers great views of the Forth bridges to the East. Named from a legend concerning the lords of nearby Barnbougle Castle.

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19.1 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). …

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