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West Pilton/West Granton

Cramond Island Causeway – Silverknowes Esplanade loop from Granton

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West Pilton/West Granton

Cramond Island Causeway – Silverknowes Esplanade loop from Granton

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Cramond Island Causeway – Silverknowes Esplanade loop from Granton

00:23

9.37km

50m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.87 km

Drum Sands

Highlight • Beach

Beach is clearly visible

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2.63 km

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

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

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3.14 km

Silverknowes Esplanade and View of Cramond Island

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

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3.79 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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3.96 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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4.19 km

Granton Beach and Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Flat esplanade with good tarmac and nice views across the Firth of Forth

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7.93 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

Stop here for a breather before heading back into the city

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9.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.22 km

666 m

440 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.26 km

< 100 m

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