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Silverknowes Esplanade – River Almond Weir loop from Leith

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Silverknowes Esplanade – River Almond Weir loop from Leith

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Silverknowes Esplanade – River Almond Weir loop from Leith

01:37

27.7km

180m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.21 km for 4 m

After 9.34 km for 44 m

After 9.49 km for 41 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.26 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

Stop here for a breather before heading back into the city

Tip by

9.21 km

River Almond Weir

Highlight • Structure

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

Tip by

14.1 km

Long Green Wood

Forest

14.6 km

Shore Path at Cramond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice flowing singletrack in either direction

Tip by

15.0 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.

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19.7 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

25.5 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

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27.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

4.27 km

3.98 km

3.44 km

2.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

2.62 km

2.21 km

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

8°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Silverknowes Esplanade – River Almond Weir loop from Leith

Silverknowes Esplanade

River Almond Weir

Shore Path at Cramond

View of Cramond Island

Cramond Beach and View of Cramond Island

View of Trinity Waterfront

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