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Silverknowes Beach – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Silverknowes

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Silverknowes Beach – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Silverknowes

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3.0

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Silverknowes Beach – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Silverknowes

02:15

8.54km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.20 km

Silverknowes Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful Beach with wide views

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2

1.27 km

Boardwalk Beach Club Café

Highlight • Cafe

3

2.47 km

Cramond Beach and View of Cramond Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

When the tide is out you can walk over to Cramond island. Be sure you know the tide timetable as quite a few people have been stranded there once the tide comes in.

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4

2.64 km

Cramond Island Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

Cramond Island is a deserted island with a few ruins and bunkers from the Second World War. At low tide, the island can be reached over a narrow and low …

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5

2.80 km

Cramond Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

6

3.04 km

River Almond Waterfall at Cramond

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice waterfalls. Be aware that the Route contains stairs...

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5.22 km

Double Dykes Plantation

Forest

8

6.65 km

Lauriston Castle

Highlight • Parking

Castle grounds are free to visit. Nice gardens, especially the cherry trees (when in blossom) in the Japanese garden.

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9

6.82 km

Lauriston Castle Japanese Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Must be amazing when plants blooming

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B

8.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

2.66 km

1.31 km

227 m

Surfaces

6.43 km

834 m

466 m

369 m

227 m

223 m

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