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Livingston Group

We are the Livingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Three Bridges span three centuries with magnificent views over the Firth of Forth sharing historical facts, mythical tales, urban wildlife within the historical settlements of North and South Queensferry. Its yours to discover on the Forth Bridges Trail. 

Don a Christmas jumper if you must and scoff mince pies and hot chocolate (or whatever else you keep in your flask) as we explore this great fun and interesting trail. We walk across the Forth Road Bridge and get the train back over the Forth rail Bridge. Find all 21 information boards between while exploring North and South Queensferry and bring £4.50 for your train fare.

Leisurely 6.5 mile 200m ascent. Pavements and steps.

Route: https://www.theforthbridges.org/visit-the-forth-bridges/forth-bridges-trail/

Illustration: https://www.jennyproudfoot.co.uk/ink/scottish-maps

Sunday, 21 December 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03743 68505
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EJ
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Livingston North train station south carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 12544 78038
Nearest postcode:
EH30 9DW
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Start time:
9:30 am

Forth Bridges Viewpoint, Ferrymuir Gait, Queensferry

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking