📌 Dalmeny, City of Edinburgh
★★
This unusual little excursion is a neat way to get up close to the three Forth Bridges spanning the Firth of Forth between South and North Queensferry. Unlike most of walks featured on SOBT, this route is almost entirely on roadside pavements. A pedestrian walkway across the old, 20th century road bridge (reserved for walkers, cyclists, public transport and taxis) gives great views along the tidal channel to either the 19th century Forth Rail Bridge or the 21st century Queensferry Crossing; the side you are able to use may be dictated by ongoing bridge repair work. At the end of the route, it only seems right to return to the start by catching a train from North Queensferry (complete with a small museum) – across the famous rail bridge of course. There are plenty of refreshment options in South Queensferry, and a couple in North Queensferry too.
📷 Chronological photo guide
Forth Rail Bridge from Hawes Pier 
South Queensferry 
Forth Rail Bridge from South Queensferry 
South Queensferry Harbour 
The Binks 
Under the Forth Road Bridge 
Forth Road Bridge approach 
Queensferry Crossing & Port Edgar 
Queensferry Crossing from the Forth Road Bridge 
Forth Rail Bridge from the Forth Road Bridge 
North Queensferry from the Forth Road Bridge 
Queensferry Crossing from the Forth Road Bridge 
Forth Road Bridge 
Road to North Queensferry 
Forth Rail Bridge from Railway Pier, North Queensferry 
Road bridges from North Queensferry 
North Queensferry 
Forth Rail Bridge from Town Pier beach
🌍 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: 🌉 Forth Rail Bridge ★★★; 🏠 South Queensferry ★★★ & town sights; 🌉 Forth Road Bridge; 🌉 Queensferry Crossing ★★★; 🏠 North Queensferry ★★ & village sights
⬤ Easy | Mostly roadside pavements & tarmac walkways, with some ascent / descent / steps.
Download file for GPS➡️ Northbound linear walk: start – Hawes Pier – South Queensferry & town sights – cross Forth Road Bridge on pedestrian walkway – North Queensferry & village sights – finish
🥾 On our last visit
Wildlife: Dogs being taken for a walk, gulls, oystercatchers, curlew, eider ducks. Blackbirds, chaffinches, wrens. Lots of crabs on the shore at North Queensferry on a previous visit!
Weather: Sunny with a cool northeasterly breeze, 18°C on the bridge.
May 2025
