Cramond Island Causeway – Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay loop from Leith

Cramond Island Causeway – Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay loop from Leith

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Cramond Island Causeway – Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay loop from Leith

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16.5km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.36 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

Stop here for a breather before heading back into the city

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6.17 km

Drum Sands

Highlight • Beach

Beach is clearly visible

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6.93 km

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

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

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7.44 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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8.36 km

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 concrete causeway in a four-hour window, two hours before and two hours after low tide. The path is about 1.6 kilometres (one mile) long and passes concrete piers dating from the Second World War, built to protect against torpedoes and ships. The times when the path to the island is open are posted at the start of the path and are also published on the internet: queensferrylifeboat.co.uk/cramond-tides

At high tide, the water rises so high that you can only leave the island by swimming or waiting up to eight hours for the causeway to be open again. If you do decide to swim, be aware of the current, the low water temperature and the relatively long distance.

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13.8 km

Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the Forth, a nice place to stop for a rest or a picnic. There is a chance of seeing seals.

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14.6 km

Trinity Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

N/S section of mixed-use trail connecting Ferry Road to the Granton / Wardie Bay shore, with connections on the south end to all directions. Passes under some atmospheric arched stone bridges. Good tarmac, but note that this path can be heavily used and crowded.

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