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Silverknowes Esplanade – River Almond Weir loop from Dalmeny

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Queensferry And District

Silverknowes Esplanade – River Almond Weir loop from Dalmeny

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Silverknowes Esplanade – River Almond Weir loop from Dalmeny

02:07

35.5km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 358 m for 22 m

After 26.4 km for 4 m

After 26.5 km for 44 m

After 26.7 km for 41 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.1 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

Stop here for a breather before heading back into the city

Tip by

17.2 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

Tip by

18.2 km

Newhaven Harbour

Lake

25.2 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.

Tip by

26.4 km

River Almond Weir

Highlight • Structure

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

Tip by

35.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

12.0 km

3.54 km

2.13 km

1.70 km

1.34 km

114 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

1.45 km

971 m

562 m

473 m

450 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

14°C

8°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Silverknowes Esplanade – River Almond Weir loop from Dalmeny

Silverknowes Esplanade

View of Trinity Waterfront

Cramond Beach and View of Cramond Island

River Almond Weir

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