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Wardie Bay – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Leith

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Wardie Bay – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Leith

Easy

4.7

(6)

238

riders

Wardie Bay – Cramond Island Causeway loop from Leith

00:39

16.5km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.36 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

Stop here for a breather before heading back into the city

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2

5.35 km

Wardie Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good cycling path along the coastline

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3

6.17 km

Drum Sands

Highlight • Beach

Beach is clearly visible

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4

6.93 km

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful and inspiring all year around. Very good riding surfaces.

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5

7.44 km

Silverknowes Esplanade and View of Cramond Island

Highlight • Beach

Traffic free and wide stretch of tarmac with views of the Forth and Cramond Island.

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6

8.36 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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7

13.8 km

Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the Forth, a nice place to stop for a rest or a picnic. There is a chance of seeing seals.

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8

15.4 km

North Edinburgh Cycle Network

Highlight • Cycleway

clearly marked but watch out for folk walking

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B

16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

2.95 km

623 m

525 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

5°C

25 %

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