Silverknowes Beach – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Muirhouse

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Silverknowes Beach – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Muirhouse

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Silverknowes Beach – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Muirhouse

00:56

8.64km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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994 m

Silverknowes Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful Beach with wide views

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1.09 km

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

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Beautiful and inspiring all year around. Very good riding surfaces.

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1.60 km

Silverknowes Esplanade and View of Cramond Island

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Traffic free and wide stretch of tarmac with views of the Forth and Cramond Island.

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2.41 km

Cramond Island Causeway

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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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2.65 km

Cramond Island Tidal Walkway

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The photo has been taken from part of the way over the walkway that leads to Cramond Island. This is a tidal walkway and can not be crossed when the tide is in

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6.29 km

Cramond Beach and View of Cramond Island

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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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8.23 km

Drum Sands

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Beach is clearly visible

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8.38 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

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Excellent spot for weekly 5k park run with brilliant scenic views! This takes place every Saturday at 09.30am with around 400-500 in attendance and a great full lap of the promenade covered.

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