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Edinburgh
Hutchison/Chesser

River Almond Weir – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Slateford

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Hutchison/Chesser

River Almond Weir – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Slateford

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5.0

(1)

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River Almond Weir – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Slateford

01:41

28.5km

200m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.2 km for 115 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.5 km

River Almond Weir

Highlight • Structure

Keep your eyes open and you may be lucky enough to see a kingfisher.

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12.7 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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3

12.8 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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13.9 km

View of Silverknowes Tidal Sands

Highlight • Natural

Silverknowes is a very popular area that has brilliant views across the tidal area of the Firth of Forth. When the tides out you can see the sand banks, ships …

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15.0 km

Muirhouse Mansion

Highlight • Monument

Muirhouse mansion is an impressive building, it has me thinking it is more than a country mansion, there is a hint of a castle and church all in one in this building

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6

16.8 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

Stop here for a breather before heading back into the city

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7

18.9 km

View of Trinity Waterfront

Highlight • Beach

Edinburgh is a dense city with plenty of midrise development which can be seen from all main city entrance. The outskirts seem to have the same scale as the city centre. This photo is Trinity Waterfront

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28.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

4.17 km

2.78 km

2.01 km

933 m

846 m

199 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

1.46 km

593 m

364 m

346 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

59 %

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