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Granton And District

Silverknowes Beach – Lauriston Castle loop from Granton

Hiking trails & Routes

Granton And District

Silverknowes Beach – Lauriston Castle loop from Granton

Moderate

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hikers

Silverknowes Beach – Lauriston Castle loop from Granton

03:00

11.5km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 649 m for 87 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.52 km

Drum Sands

Highlight • Beach

Beach is clearly visible

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2

3.18 km

Silverknowes Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful Beach with wide views

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3

3.26 km

Boardwalk Beach Club Café

Highlight • Cafe

4

4.68 km

Roman Fort Remains

Highlight • Historical Site

A fairly small excavation of a Roman barracks. This formed part of a large Roman Fort dating from ~140AD.
There is also a display with drawings of the Fort. It is free to visit and is just outside the church.

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5

4.93 km

Cramond Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

6

4.97 km

Cramond Village Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Cheeky little hill with the confluence of River Almond and the Forth / Cramond Beach at the bottom.

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6.24 km

Double Dykes Plantation

Forest

8

7.49 km

Lauriston Castle

Highlight • Parking

Castle grounds are free to visit. Nice gardens, especially the cherry trees (when in blossom) in the Japanese garden.

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9

7.66 km

Lauriston Castle Japanese Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Must be amazing when plants blooming

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B

11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

3.54 km

1.71 km

485 m

Surfaces

8.37 km

2.55 km

445 m

136 m

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