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Drum Brae

Cramond Island Causeway – Silverknowes Beach loop from Barnton

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Drum Brae

Cramond Island Causeway – Silverknowes Beach loop from Barnton

Hard

5.0

(1)

148

runners

Cramond Island Causeway – Silverknowes Beach loop from Barnton

01:38

15.7km

120m

Running

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

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.52 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

3.69 km

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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4.33 km

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

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4.84 km

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

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5

4.94 km

Silverknowes Beach

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Beautiful Beach with wide views

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6

5.76 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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7

8.22 km

Drum Sands

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Beach is clearly visible

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13.0 km

Double Dykes Plantation

Forest

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

4.06 km

1.80 km

401 m

383 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

3.73 km

357 m

228 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 12 October

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