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Cramond Brig – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Cramond

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Cramond Brig – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Cramond

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Cramond Brig – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Cramond

03:20

12.7km

110m

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: May 26, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.91 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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2.02 km

Cramond Brig

Highlight • Bridge

Historic bridge that once joined Edinburgh and West Lothian.

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4.84 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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6.54 km

View of Edinburgh, Arthur’s Seat, and the Firth of Forth from Cramond Island

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Wee hill with great panoramic views of Edinburgh, Arthur’s seat and the Forth

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6.86 km

Diesel Wagon

Highlight • Structure

Only visible at low tide

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7.10 km

Cramond Island WWII Bunker

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During World War II, Cramond was fortified in order to repel any potential invasion via the Forth River.

Barely more than quarter of a mile in length, the little island …

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9.24 km

A fairly small excavation of a Roman barracks. This formed part of a large Roman Fort dating from ~140AD.
There is also a display with drawings of the Fort. It is free to visit and is just outside the church.

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.75 km

3.60 km

2.70 km

2.13 km

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.79 km

3.09 km

2.95 km

327 m

205 m

138 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

23°C

11°C

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Cramond Brig – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Cramond

Cammo House Ruins

Cramond Brig

Cramond Bistro

Cramond Island Causeway

View of Edinburgh, Arthur’s Seat, and the Firth of Forth from Cramond Island

Diesel Wagon

Cramond Island WWII Bunker

Roman Fort Remains

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