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Silverknowes Esplanade – Forthquarter Park loop from Granton

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West Pilton/West Granton

Silverknowes Esplanade – Forthquarter Park loop from Granton

Moderate

5.0

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Silverknowes Esplanade – Forthquarter Park loop from Granton

00:51

8.18km

50m

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: March 19, 2026

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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

2.16 km

Drum Sands

Highlight • Beach

Beach is clearly visible

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.92 km

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

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

Tip by

4.10 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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4.75 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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5.28 km

Boardwalk Beach Club Café

Highlight • Cafe

6.18 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.

Tip by

7.75 km

Forthquarter Park

Highlight • Natural

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

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8.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.96 km

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

8°C

93 %

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Silverknowes Esplanade – Forthquarter Park loop from Granton

Granton Gas Holder

Drum Sands

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

Cramond Beach and View of Cramond Island

Silverknowes Esplanade and View of Cramond Island

Boardwalk Beach Club Café

Silverknowes Esplanade

Forthquarter Park

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