Dalmeny to Kirknewton Walk
River walk
A walk of about 13 to 13.5 miles along the River Almond from Dalmeny station to Kirknewton station. Take the train to Dalmeny, follow the riverside path and catch the train back from Kirknewton.
- Distance
- 13 to 13.5 mi
- Time
- 4.5 hours
- Train back
- 41min
The walk
From Dalmeny station, walk to the River Almond and follow the riverside path for 8.7 miles to Kirknewton. Getting to and from the riverside path adds 3.4 miles away (about 4 to 4.5 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Kirknewton back to Dalmeny take from 41min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Dalmeny from the cities
- EdinburghFrom 18min
- StirlingFrom 1hr 2min
- GlasgowFrom 1hr 7min
- DundeeFrom 1hr 15min
- NewcastleFrom 1hr 54min
- DurhamFrom 2hr 11min
- LancasterFrom 2hr 29min
- AberdeenFrom 2hr 30min
Good to know
How long is the Dalmeny to Kirknewton walk?
About 13 to 13.5 miles from station to station: 8.7 miles along the River Almond and 3.4 miles away (about 4 to 4.5 miles on foot) getting to and from the riverside path.
How long does it take to walk from Dalmeny to Kirknewton?
About 4.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat riverside path, without stops.
How do you get back from Kirknewton to Dalmeny?
By train: the quickest journey from Kirknewton back to Dalmeny takes 41min.
How do you get to Dalmeny by train?
Dalmeny is 18min from Edinburgh, 1hr 2min from Stirling, 1hr 7min from Glasgow and 5hr 7min from London by train.