QUICK DETAILS
Availability: All year, 7 days per week
Start times: Pick up at 8:45am to 9:30am
Duration: 5 to 6 hours (includes transport time)
Difficulty: Manual Bike 3.5/5, e-bike 2.5/5
Tour Types: Private or Scheduled guided
Bike Options: Manual or E-bike
The Bridges Bicycle Tour
Our scenic Bridges bike tour takes us beyond Edinburgh’s city boundaries as we cycle along the Firth of Forth shoreline towards South Queensferry. This picturesque Edinburgh suburb is steeped in history and seaside charm. We learn about Edinburgh’s first iron age settlers and visit the site of a Roman fortress. We also cycle through the grounds of a Scottish country estate with its very own 800-year-old church, castle and a stately home. Then marvel in the engineering of a UNESCO world heritage site as we cycle over the Forth Road Bridge.
The Bridges Tour Prices:
Manual Bike – £60 per person for 2 + persons
Manual Bike – £95 for single person*
E-bike (electric pedal assistance) – £75 per person for 2 + persons
E-bike (electric pedal assistance) – £110 for single person*
Private Tour – £280 up to 4 persons plus £15 per e-bike. Additional riders £60 per manual or £75 per e-bike.
*Our single person price includes a supplement for fuel costs. This will be reduced on the day if there are more people on the tour.
The Bridges bike tour price includes guide, bike and helmet rental and return transport to Edinburgh accommodation.
All prices are inclusive of taxes – please see full Terms and Conditions
Tour Details
When to go:
Tours run throughout year. Please see calendar at bottom of page for availability.
Terrain:
Cycle paths (60%) and mainly quiet tarmac roads (40%) with short cobbled and dirt gravel road sections. Undulating sharp hilly climbs.
Distance:
Approximately 20 miles (32 kilometres)
Time:
Including pick up and drop off approximately 5.5 hours.
Suitability:
For leisure cyclists with a moderate/good level of fitness. E-bikes are available for a less strenuous and more relaxed experience or if you need some extra help up the climbs. We have a minimum age policy of 12 years old for manual bikes and 16 years old for Electric bicycles.
Maximum group size = 7 persons
Highlights:
Silverknowes Promenade, Cramond Island, River Almond, Dalmeny House, Dalmeny Kirk, South Queensferry, Forth Bridges
Weather:
Except for adverse weather conditions e.g. High winds + 40 mph (65km), Ice, snow, prolonged heavy rain, or any extreme weather warning issued by the MET office, our bike tours run rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the activity and weather conditions. Comfortable, warm (not baggy) clothing and suitable footwear with flat soles recommended. A limited supply of rain jackets and gloves are often available from your guide.
What to Bring:
- Jacket, gloves, and extra layers of clothing during colder weather
- Medication if required – Please inform guide of any medical conditions
- Snacks
- Sunscreen
- Phone / Camera for pictures
- Cash or card for food or drink during or after tour.
What’s Provided:
- Choice of manual or E-bike
- Guide, first aid and mechanically trained
- Helmet
- Gloves and jackets (Limited supply)
- Water
- Waterproof pannier bags for luggage storage on the bike
- First aid kit available from guide
Scheduled/Private tour itinerary
8:45am to 9:30am* – Pick up customers from accommodation and transport to start of route
9:45am to 10:15am – Set up bikes. Route info and safety briefing
10:15am to 1:45pm – Bike Tour
1:45pm to 2:30pm – Pack up and return to Edinburgh accommodation.
*Alternative starting times can often be arranged for private tours on request
Dates in RED are fully booked
Dates in GREEN are available for a specific tour only
All other dates are FREE for any tour you like
Booking is easy – call 0044(0)7973940924 or submit the form below, we will normally respond to your enquiry within 24 hours. We accept payments by www.paypal.com to info@tartanbiketours.com or most major credit and debit cards.






