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 concrete causeway in a four-hour window, two hours before and two hours after low tide. The path is about 1.6 kilometres (one mile) long and passes concrete piers dating from the Second World War, built to protect against torpedoes and ships. The times when the path to the island is open are posted at the start of the path and are also published on the internet: queensferrylifeboat.co.uk/cramond-tides

Matt Charnley

September 15, 2022

Cycling

The 19-acre island is about one-third of a mile long and is accessed by a mile-long path along a causeway called the Drum Sands. Access is safe about two hours before and after low tide.

Martha Koerner

May 31, 2020

Cycling

Make sure you check the tide forecast before you head over to the island.

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Top cycling routes to Cramond Island Causeway

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1. Dalmeny Estate loop from Leith – The John Muir Way

36.2km

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2. Old Almond Bridge – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Edinburgh Waverley

43.9km

02:46

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of the Forth Bridges – Coastal Road to Hopetoun House loop from Haymarket

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710m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Cramond And Barnton, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Cramond Island Causeway

1. Dalmeny Estate loop from Leith – The John Muir Way

2. Old Almond Bridge – Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path loop from Edinburgh Waverley

3. View of the Forth Bridges – Coastal Road to Hopetoun House loop from Haymarket

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