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View of the Firth of Forth – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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View of the Firth of Forth – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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View of the Firth of Forth – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh Waverley

02:33

41.1km

370m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 2.84 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.10 km

Union Canal Bridge, Harrison Road

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Union Canal Bridge Harrison Road - view of the bridge from the Union Canal Towpath

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6.36 km

Wester Cinder Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

hectic with dog walkers but car free

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12.8 km

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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15.5 km

Wilderness Wood

Forest

17.4 km

Dalmeny House

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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 …

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18.4 km

Gravel and beach view

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Beautiful gravel section that hugs the coastline, with views out to the North Sea and of the Firth of Forth. Take a break at one of the secluded beaches!

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19.1 km

View of the Forth Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Keep eyes peeled for rats on surrons
They have taken a few bikes off their owners in the last couple of years

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21.9 km

Beach

23.5 km

Echline Community Woodland

Forest

26.9 km

View of the Three Forth Bridges

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from here you can see all three forth bridges.

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40.8 km

Scott Monument

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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 …

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41.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

10.7 km

3.91 km

2.46 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.0 km

4.06 km

1.49 km

302 m

164 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

26°C

13°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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View of the Firth of Forth – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh Waverley

Union Canal Bridge, Harrison Road

Wester Cinder Path

Old Almond Bridge

Dalmeny House

Gravel and beach view

View of the Forth Bridge

View of the Three Forth Bridges

Scott Monument

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