📌 Dalmeny, City of Edinburgh
★★
This unusual little excursion is a neat way to get up close and personal with the three Forth Bridges spanning the Firth of Forth between South and North Queensferry. A pedestrian walkway across the old, 20th century road bridge (reserved for walkers, cyclists, public transport and taxis) gives great views along the channel to the 19th century Forth Rail Bridge, while crossing to the other carriageway (via steps under the road) at the northern end leads to a vantage point for the 21st century Queensferry Crossing. After all that, it only seems right that you return to the start by catching a train… across the famous bridge of course. Unlike most of the walks we feature on SOBT, this route is almost entirely on roadsides and pavements. But the views more than compensate, with plenty of options for refreshments on both sides of the firth.
📷 Chronological photo guide
Ferry Glen 
South Queensferry 
Forth Rail Bridge from South Queensferry 
South Queensferry 
Forth Rail Bridge from the Forth Road Bridge 
Crossing the old Forth Road Bridge… the slow way! 
North Queensferry from the Forth Road Bridge 
Queensferry Crossing from the north end of the Forth Road Bridge 
Both road bridges from North Queensferry 
Post Office Lane, North Queensferry 
The Brae 
North Queensferry railway station waiting room – with an exhibition about the bridges 
Forth Rail Bridge from North Queensferry station
🌍 Location
📌 Start at Dalmeny railway station
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NT 139779
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.986554,-3.381667
🏁 Finish at North Queensferry railway station
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NT 132808
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 56.012287,-3.394504
🚆 Dalmeny (walk start) / North Queensferry (walk finish) | 🚌 Bus to Dalmeny railway station (walk start) / North Queensferry (walk finish)
🚗 Street parking at walk start – at the finish, take the frequent train back to the start across the Forth Rail Bridge
📝 Key info
▶ 7 km / 4 mi | ▲ 90 m | ⌛ 1.5-2 hr | ⚠️ Linear route
Features: 🍃 Ferry Glen; 🏠 South Queensferry ★★★ & town sights; 🌉 Forth Road Bridge; 🌉 Queensferry Crossing ★★★; 🏠 North Queensferry ★★ & village sights; 🌉 Forth Rail Bridge ★★★
⬤ Easy | Mostly pavements and tarmac walkways alongside roads, with some ascent and descent. Path through Ferry Glen can get muddy.
Download file for GPS➡️ Northbound linear walk: start – Ferry Glen – South Queensferry & town sights – cross Forth Road Bridge on pedestrian walkway – North Queensferry & village sights – finish
🥾 On our last visit
Wildlife: Grey squirrels in Ferry Glen; dogs being taken for a walk, seabirds. Lots of crabs on the shore at North Queensferry.
Weather: Sunny for most of the walk; cloudy after arriving in North Queensferry. 10°C.
November 2018
