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Queensferry And District

Silverknowes Esplanade – Forth Bridge loop from Dalmeny

Mountain biking trails

Queensferry And District

Silverknowes Esplanade – Forth Bridge loop from Dalmeny

Moderate

5.0

(6)

38

riders

Silverknowes Esplanade – Forth Bridge loop from Dalmeny

02:06

35.1km

260m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 602 m for 51 m

After 34.5 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

3.28 km

The Warrens

Forest

6.74 km

Long Green Wood

Forest

3

7.31 km

Shore Path at Cramond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice flowing singletrack in either direction

Tip by

4

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.

Tip by

5

10.0 km

View of the River Almond

Highlight • Trail

Can be a bit of a mudfest

Tip by

6

13.1 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.

Tip by

7

14.1 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 …

Tip by

8

17.0 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

Stop here for a breather before heading back into the city

Tip by

9

29.1 km

Stump Rest Spot

Highlight • Rest Area

Space for up to 4 people and bikes

Tip by

10

34.4 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). …

Tip by

B

35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

7.18 km

6.44 km

5.31 km

4.44 km

336 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

8.02 km

2.26 km

532 m

315 m

120 m

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Friday 6 November

12°C

7°C

29 %

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