Cycling between Edinburgh and Queensferry

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28.6 mi
1,132 ft
03h04
Medium

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This recreational cycle route takes you between the Scottish capital of Edinburgh and Queensferry, which is known for the impressive Bridge of Forth. The route goes through a very varied landscape, which makes it extra fun.

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Difficulty level: Medium (73/100)

Length: 28.6 mi

Duration: 03h04


Total ascent: 1,132 ft

Maximal slope: 5.5 %

Average slope: 0 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 1,132 ft

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: The Loan, B907, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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        Places of interest

        1. Royal Highland Centre

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        2. Ingliston

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          Ingliston is an area in the west of Edinburgh, near Maybury, South Gyle and Newbridge, and is …
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        3. Edinburgh Gateway station

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          Edinburgh Gateway station is a railway station and interchange at Gogar in Edinburgh, Scotland, …
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        4. Maybury

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          Maybury is an area on the western edge of Edinburgh, Scotland, near South Gyle and Ingliston, …
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        5. Gogarloch

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          Gogarloch is a residential area within South Gyle, Edinburgh, Scotland. It lies near South Gyle …
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        6. South Gyle railway station

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          South Gyle railway station is a railway station serving South Gyle in the City of Edinburgh, …
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        7. South Gyle

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          South Gyle is an area of Edinburgh, Scotland, lying on the western edge of the city and to the …
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        8. Wester Broom

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          Wester Broom is a district of Edinburgh, Scotland. It borders Broomhouse/Forrester, Corstorphine …
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        9. Carrick Knowe

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          Carrick Knowe is a suburb in the west of Edinburgh in Scotland, located approximately 3 miles from …
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        10. Tynecastle Park

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          Tynecastle Park is a football stadium in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh, which is the home ground of …
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        11. Lochrin

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        12. Usher Hall

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          The Usher Hall is a concert hall in Edinburgh, Scotland. It has hosted concerts and events since …
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        13. West Port

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          The West Port is a street in Edinburgh's Old Town, Scotland, located just south of Edinburgh …
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        14. Edinburgh Castle

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          Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has …
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        15. Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

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          The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual series of military tattoos performed by British …
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        16. Edinburgh College of Art

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          Edinburgh College of Art is one of eleven schools in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social …
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        17. Greyfriars Kirkyard

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          At Greyfriars Kirkyard, you can see the memorial and grave of James Hutton, the "father and …
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        18. National Library of Scotland

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          The National Library of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Leabharlann Nàiseanta na h-Alba, Scots: …
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        19. National Museum of Scotland

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          Here, in the National Museum of Scotland, you can see a very strange object: a coffin collar or a …
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        20. Scott Monument

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          The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It stands …
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        21. Scottish National Portrait Gallery

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          The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is an art museum on Queen Street, Edinburgh. The gallery …
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        22. Princes Street

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          Princes Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland and the main …
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        23. Murrayfield Ice Rink

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          Murrayfield Ice Rink is a 3,800-seat multi-purpose arena in the Murrayfield area of Edinburgh, …
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        24. Murrayfield

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          Murrayfield is an affluent area to the west of Edinburgh city centre in Scotland. It is to the …
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        25. Edinburgh Zoo

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          Edinburgh Zoo, formerly the Scottish National Zoological Park, is an 82-acre non-profit …
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        26. Nils Olav

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          Brigadier Sir Nils Olav III is a king penguin who resides in Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. He is the …
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        27. Barnton Quarry

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          Barnton Quarry is a disused stone quarry in Corstorphine Hill, Clermiston, Edinburgh, Scotland. …
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        28. Royal High School

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          The Royal High School of Edinburgh is a co-educational school administered by the City of …
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        29. Davidson's Mains

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          Davidson's Mains is a former village and now a district in the north-west of Edinburgh, Scotland. …
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        30. River Almond

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          The River Almond is a river in Lothian, Scotland. It is approximately 28 miles long, rising at …
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        Royal Highland Centre
        Ingliston
        Edinburgh Gateway station
        Maybury
        Gogarloch
        South Gyle railway station
        South Gyle
        Wester Broom
        Carrick Knowe
        Tynecastle Park
        Lochrin
        Usher Hall
        West Port
        Edinburgh Castle
        Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
        Edinburgh College of Art
        Greyfriars Kirkyard
        National Library of Scotland
        National Museum of Scotland
        Scott Monument
        Scottish National Portrait Gallery
        Princes Street
        Murrayfield Ice Rink
        Murrayfield
        Edinburgh Zoo
        Nils Olav
        Barnton Quarry
        Royal High School
        Davidson's Mains
        River Almond
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