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Silverknowes Esplanade – View of Cramond Island loop from Leith

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Silverknowes Esplanade – View of Cramond Island loop from Leith

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Silverknowes Esplanade – View of Cramond Island loop from Leith

01:39

28.9km

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 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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638 m

Warriston Path

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Some of the cycleways are quite wide, there are many dog walkers and ramblers using these routes. You do have to slow down and ride with some sense, many people …

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4.73 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

Stop here for a breather before heading back into the city

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8.88 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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13.8 km

View of Cramond Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot but if you decide to go onto the island remember to check tide timetable or you’ll be stranded.

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14.1 km

Shore Path at Cramond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice flowing singletrack in either direction

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14.7 km

Long Green Wood

Forest

15.2 km

Stump Rest Spot

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Space for up to 4 people and bikes

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20.9 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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26.8 km

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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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

4.81 km

4.57 km

4.43 km

1.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

2.70 km

1.25 km

425 m

257 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

21°C

13°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Silverknowes Esplanade – View of Cramond Island loop from Leith

Warriston Path

Silverknowes Esplanade

Cramond Island Tidal Walkway

View of Cramond Island

Shore Path at Cramond

Stump Rest Spot

Cramond Beach and View of Cramond Island

View of Trinity Waterfront

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