Cramond Island Causeway – Cramond Brig loop from Muirhouse

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Cramond Island Causeway – Cramond Brig loop from Muirhouse

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Cramond Island Causeway – Cramond Brig loop from Muirhouse

02:43

10.3km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.54 km

Boardwalk Beach Club Café

Highlight • Cafe

3.74 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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3.90 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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4.06 km

Cramond Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

4.17 km

Cramond Falls and River Almond Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Accessible easy path along the river

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5.12 km

River Almond Weir

Highlight • Structure

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

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6.34 km

Cammo House Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

To the west of the housing area there is the former estate of Cammo House. The house was built for John Menzies in 1693, and the surrounding parkland was laid …

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6.46 km

Cramond Brig

Highlight • Bridge

Historic bridge that once joined Edinburgh and West Lothian.

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

3.05 km

1.36 km

651 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.74 km

1.67 km

1.32 km

265 m

234 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

May 29, 2025,River almond, cramond beach and Lauriston Castle pram loop

Lovely loop! Intended to go all the way along the river Almond to cramond but discovered there are a lot of stairs, not pram friendly! So we double backed and took the streets 😊