Dalmeny Park Circular Walk
8 minute walk from Dalmeny station · Edinburgh and South East · Free entry
This is a 6-mile (around 9.7 km) walk that takes about 2.5 hours and starts at the Hawes Inn, passing under the impressive Forth Bridge. You’ll stroll along coastal paths where you might spot seals on the rocks and get great views of the islands in the Firth of Forth like Inchcolm and Inchmickery. As you continue, you’ll pass by Barnbougle Castle and enjoy sights of Dalmeny House, the elegant home of the Earls of Rosebery. The walk winds through countryside lanes and ends in the village of Dalmeny, where you can visit the historic 12th-century Norman-style parish church. It’s a lovely, varied walk blending nature, history, and beautiful views—all in one route.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Walking route
- Good for
- Castles, Coast & harbours, Historic houses, Railways, Scenic viewpoints, Walking, Wildlife
- Characteristics
- Coastal, Medieval, Woodland
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Edinburgh and South East
Stations within walking distance
- Dalmeny station — 8 min walk, 0.7 km
Other places near Dalmeny
- Dalmeny Estate: Queensferry to Cramond Brig — 1 min walk from the station
- The Forth Bridges, Queensferry — 1 min walk from the station
- Maid of the Forth — 9 min walk from the station
- Forth Boat Tours — 9 min walk from the station
- Queensferry Museum — 14 min walk from the station
- Dalmeny Kirk — 15 min walk from the station