About

Climate FORTH invite you to discover Scotland’s rich history and industrial heritage on two wheels as you go 'Round the Inner Forth'. Following National Cycle Network Route 76 along the shores of the Inner Forth Estuary, the route starts at the Forth Bridges, traveling through the area's impressive landscapes to Culross and Stirling, before turning back via Blackness. 

The whole route is a 2-day pedal, offering something for all tastes: iconic landscapes, spectacular wildlife and fascinating built heritage to name a few. For those wanting a shorter experience, one of 6 carefully crafted day trip routes might be a better option. These can be downloaded from our website HERE. Be sure to check out our video of the route for some inspiration! Visit Climate FORTH's YouTube Channel HERE

Another option, if you don't want to cycle all of the route, is to try the FREE Inner Forth Bike Bus. It runs every Sunday until 27th September 2026 and, while the bus is primarily aimed at cyclists and those wanting to travel with their bike, walkers are also welcome to board the bus and make use of the service.  

The route runs between Alloa and the Forth Road Bridges. Various drop-off and pick-up points along the way including Kincardine, Newmills and just in front of The Inn at Charlestown. Stops on the other side of the Forth include Linlithgow, The Kelpies and Port Edgar Marina. 

With space for regular bikes, trikes, and other non-standard cycles, too, the Bike Bus can accommodate up to twelve cycles, depending on size and type. With many of the stops positioned within proximity to the ‘Round the Inner Forth’ cycle route, too, there is a multitude of route options for cyclists and walkers using the service.  

The concept of the Inner Forth Bike Bus was developed to help local people, and visitors, to cycle (or walk) part of the 'Round the Inner Forth' route, hop off at fascinating heritage sites, and return home or to a bus stop/ train station for their onward travels. We all know that public, shared transport is a better way to travel than doing so by car, so our hope is that people continue to embrace this mode of transport, have fun, and choose a greener option on Sundays within the Inner Forth area.  

Hop on board the Inner Forth Bike Bus this summer! 

Important Information

Bookings are not required but are recommended so if you'd like to save your spot, here's the link: https://www.littlescottishtreasures.com/inner-forth-bike-bus
Please email innerforth@rspb.org.uk if you have a non-standard bike, to ensure we can accommodate you.

For all information, including timetable information, please visit our WEBSITE

Climate FORTH and its activities are funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with additional funding from the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund, the Crown Estate, Inner Forth Futures members and Sustrans Scotland's Network Engagement Programme.