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Silverknowes Esplanade – View of Cramond Island loop from Leith

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Silverknowes Esplanade – View of Cramond Island loop from Leith

Easy

5.0

(1)

12

riders

Silverknowes Esplanade – View of Cramond Island loop from Leith

01:35

28.1km

190m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.26 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

Stop here for a breather before heading back into the city

Tip by

14.5 km

Long Green Wood

Forest

3

15.1 km

Shore Path at Cramond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice flowing singletrack in either direction

Tip by

4

15.4 km

View of Cramond Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot but if you decide to go onto the island remember to check tide timetable or you’ll be stranded.

Tip by

5

20.1 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

6

26.0 km

View of Trinity Waterfront

Highlight • Beach

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

B

28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

4.49 km

4.45 km

4.30 km

1.33 km

115 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

3.98 km

1.21 km

113 m

107 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 18 October

12°C

-2°C

34 %

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