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Motorway

Open to general traffic, subject to normal motorway restrictions

Road User Guide
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Footpath/Cycleway Restrictions - WEST FOOTPATH - CLOSED (Open at Weekends)

Due to essential maintenance the WEST Footpath/Cycleway is CLOSED except during weekends, please use the EAST Footpath/Cycleway.

Forth Road Bridge - Carriageways

Open to all permitted vehicles.

Access Restrictions
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Forth Bridges Trail

High Street Steps

Trail stop

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GPS 55.990068, -3.395857

Scotland's UNESCO Trail

The Forth Bridge is part of the multi award winning Scotland's UNESCO Trail. UNESCO recognises and conserves the world’s most special places. 

Named in Rough Guides’ 24 Best Destinations to Visit in 2024, the trail takes in 15 UNESCO sites. Each reveals something unique and globally significant about the way we perceive our story as both a species and a planet.

Scotland has seven World Heritage Sites, two Biosphere Reserves, two Global Geoparks and four creative cities. Not bad for a wee country the size of Scotland!

If you’ve enjoyed the Forth Bridge UNESCO site, why not plan a trip to other sites on the UNESCO Trail?

You’re right on the doorstep of the Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature and the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dundee UNESCO City of Design is but an hour away (ish) by the scenic coastal road.

VisitScotland has produced a series of itineraries to cover the entire trail in six journeys from Edinburgh. Or for shorter trips, there are ideas for family trips, last-minute trips or trips by location. Take a look at the vide below for more information!

Be Inspired!

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Essential Information

  • There are public toilets nearby on the High Street
  • There are some lovely independent shops and places to eat on the High Street
  • Parking is available nearby

Where Next on the Trail?

Depending on which route you are walking, the next stops are:
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Bellstane

South Queensferry

Bellstane is a small square in the High Street of South Queensferry.

Location References

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GPS 55.990715,-3.397256

Bellstane Trail Stop >

High Street

South Queensferry

There are lots of places to eat and drink on High Street and you'll find public toilets at number 36a. 

Location References

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GPS 55.989718,-3.393977

High Street Trail Stop >
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See all Trail Stops

See all Trail Stops >
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Trail Map

A4 to download & print
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Forth Bridges Trail Maps

For North & South Queensferry

You can also use ///what3words to guide you to the trail signs. The ///what3words reference is given on each trail stop page. 

Forth Bridges Trail Map