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West Pilton/West Granton

Wardie Bay – Silverknowes Beach loop from Granton

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West Pilton/West Granton

Wardie Bay – Silverknowes Beach loop from Granton

Moderate

4.7

(6)

1,469

runners

Wardie Bay – Silverknowes Beach loop from Granton

00:48

7.75km

40m

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: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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101 m

Granton Gas Holder

Highlight • Rest Area

The iconic gasholder tower, located in the Granton Waterfront area of the city, is a beacon of light on the Edinburgh skyline.

Tip by

1.34 km

Wardie Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good cycling path along the coastline

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2.16 km

Drum Sands

Highlight • Beach

Beach is clearly visible

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2.82 km

Silverknowes Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful Beach with wide views

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2.92 km

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

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

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4.31 km

Silverknowes Esplanade and View of Cramond Island

Highlight • Beach

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

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5.74 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7.31 km

Forthquarter Park

Highlight • Natural

Spacious and quiet park with cycling routes, a great way to get to Gypsy Brae

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7.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.53 km

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

18°C

11°C

11 %

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Wardie Bay – Silverknowes Beach loop from Granton

Granton Gas Holder

Wardie Bay

Drum Sands

Silverknowes Beach

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

Silverknowes Esplanade and View of Cramond Island

Silverknowes Esplanade

Forthquarter Park

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