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Old Almond Bridge – Dalmeny House loop from South Gyle

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Old Almond Bridge – Dalmeny House loop from South Gyle

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Old Almond Bridge – Dalmeny House loop from South Gyle

02:37

41.8km

400m

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: June 26, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 30.4 km for 3 m

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Train Station

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4.77 km

Old Almond Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 bridge was rebuilt 1617-19 and subject to extensive repairs in 1687-91 by Robert Mylne (1633 - 1710), 1761, 1776 and in 1854, all of these dates appearing on the bridge itself.

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8.56 km

Dalmeny House

Highlight • Historical Site

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 7th Earl and Countess of Rosebery.
Although very much a family home, the house is open to the public for viewings and corporate events.

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11.0 km

View of the Three Forth Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

from here you can see all three forth bridges.

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26.9 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 the bridge a highlight. Left and right you have not only a great view of the Firth of Forth, but also on the two parallel bridges Queensferry Crossing and the railway bridge.

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27.3 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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30.1 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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