Due to essential maintenance the WEST Footpath/Cycleway is CLOSED, please use the EAST Footpath/Cycleway. Both Footpaths/Cycleways open at Weekends * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tues 06/05/25 - EAST Footpath/Cycleway CLOSED, WEST Footpath/Cycleway OPEN Wed 07/05/25 - EAST Footpath/Cycleway OPEN as normal Thurs 8/5/2025 till Fri 16/5/2025 - EAST Footpath/Cycleway CLOSED, WEST Footpath/Cycleway OPEN
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On The Water
Out on the Water
Salty Air and Lapping WavesThe Firth of Forth is ideal for boat trips and watersports.
You'll get unique views under the bridges and discover spots that can only be accessed by water. See tiny uninhabited islands, seals and, if you're lucky, puffins and porpoise.
Enjoy a great day out in the capable hands of experienced local operators and get that holiday feeling that comes from being out on the water.
Here we list some of the best ways to explore the Firth of Forth estuary...
Watersports
Port Edgar Watersports offer a range of paddlesport, windsurfing and sailing experiences.
The Family Stand Up Paddleboarding experience is always popular, and in the holidays, children can sign up for a fun Splash Day.
Photo credit: VisitScotland
Boat Trips
Forth Boat Tours and The Maid of the Forth operate from Hawes Pier or Port Edgar and offer a variety of cruises to suit all tastes.
Trips include sightseeing cruises, wildlife watching, and evening cruises with music. Both operators also offer trips to the beautiful Inchcolm Island with its well preserved monastic buildings.
High Speed Adventures
Maid of the Forth offer thrilling high speed RIB trips to view the impressive bridges and observe the wildlife on three of the Inner Forth islands.
Edinburgh Marine Academy offer exhilarating and memorable powerboat trips from Port Edgar Marina in South Queensferry.
Trips include 1 hour trips around the three iconic Forth bridges and longer trips to see the islands and wildlife of the Firth of Forth.
Accessible Powerboating
Wet Wheels Edinburgh offer fully accessible powerboat experiences with chance to take the helm as Skipper!
Choose from the Three Bridges Blast, Three Bridges and the Islands or even a trip on the new accessible catamaran.
Boats can carry up to three electric of manual wheelchairs on each trip.
Photo credit: Wetwheels Edinburgh
Yacht Trips
Edinburgh Boat Charters offer sailing in style aboard Edinburgh Castle, a luxury Lagoon 380 premium catamaran.
Scheduled Trips
A number of scheduled trips including taster sailing trips or Bridges and Islands trips - full or half days.
Charter
With a private charter, you can chose from a range of routes and destinations and the boat is available to charter for full days, half days or evenings. You will have your own skipper and crew and can take the helm yourself if you want to try out sailing.
eFoiling
Learn How to Fly Over WatereFoil Scotland runs lessons from Port Edgar Marina. They provide eFoiling experiences from beginners all the way up to advanced riders.
Competent riders can do the Three Bridges Tour to experience the bridges from a unique angle.
All equipment is supplied and the instructors will guide you through everything. All you need is a towel!
Photo credit: eFoil Scotland
Mackerel Sea Fishing
Join the Forth Sea Safaris crew aboard Pathfinder. Its large wide deck makes the perfect fishing platform. The experienced crew will take you out to the best spots in the Firth of Forth, where you can cast your line and reel straight into shoals of mackerel.
Trips depart from Burntisland - just a 20 minute car journey from the Forth bridges or a 2 minute walk from Burntisland train station.
Photo credit: Forth Sea Safaris
