1: Beat the tide at Cramond Island
3-4km (2-3 hours)
Easy Walk In Edinburgh
FLAT! Total ascent: 29m
Will need wellies or walking boots
Getting to the Start
The Cramond promenade is easily accessible by bike using the Edinburgh cycle network. The 41 bus takes you to Cramond village and the 29 takes you to Silverknowes. If you are driving then there is plenty of parking on Marine Drive or at the car park in Cramond village (POSTCODE: EH4 6NU)
Highlights
Cross the causeway at low tide. Safe crossing time can be found:
Tide times here on this website
Displayed on the board at the Cramond Village car park
Texting the word Cramond to 81400
Explore Cramond Island and its WW2 buildings
Walk the promenade between Silverknowes and Cramond (great place to cycle or rollerblade as it’s lovely and wide)
Enjoy an ice cream from the van at the start of the causeway
Pack a picnic as the beach cafe on the promenade is very expensive
It’s important to check the tide times for crossing to Cramond Island. You can find them here. The causeway is really impressive with WWII concrete pylons running its length. Leave enough time to explore the island without having to rush back. There are loads of empty buildings to explore and beautiful picnic spots.
Walk Description
Start anywhere along the Cramond Promenade! It’s probably easiest to start in Cramond Village in the car park beside the Cramond Inn (the information board for the tide is there). Parking is free.
Head towards the line of triangular concrete posts alongside the causeway - easily visible from the promenade.
There is a tricky bit getting from the jetty down onto the walkway. The walk over the causeway takes longer than you might think, especially if your kids are ours and inspect every rock pool in great detail!
Enjoy the island at your leisure. Lots of old fortifications to explore and great views from the top of the small hill.
Make sure you get back before the tide come in!
TOP TIPS
Bring a picnic. We’ve not had a positive family experience in any of the cafes or pubs in the immediate area surrounding the island.
Press play below on the map below and you can download the route to your phone from the Menu.
