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River Almond Weir – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Slateford

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River Almond Weir – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Slateford

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River Almond Weir – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Slateford

01:42

29.6km

210m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 127 m for 8 m

After 2.50 km for 11 m

After 29.5 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.7 km

River Almond Weir

Highlight • Structure

Keep your eyes open and you may be lucky enough to see a kingfisher.

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13.9 km

Cramond Island Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

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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14.0 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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15.1 km

View of Silverknowes Tidal Sands

Highlight • Natural

Silverknowes is a very popular area that has brilliant views across the tidal area of the Firth of Forth. When the tides out you can see the sand banks, ships …

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18.0 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

Stop here for a breather before heading back into the city

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20.1 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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29.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

4.61 km

2.60 km

1.76 km

933 m

805 m

199 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

1.14 km

560 m

364 m

293 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

17°C

14°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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River Almond Weir – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Slateford

River Almond Weir

Cramond Island Causeway

Cramond Beach and View of Cramond Island

View of Silverknowes Tidal Sands

Silverknowes Esplanade

View of Trinity Waterfront

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