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Cramond Causeway to Cramond Island

Cramond Causeway to Cramond Island

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Cramond Causeway to Cramond Island

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

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1. Cramond Island Causeway from Cramond Brig

8.68km

02:15

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cramond Island WWII Bunker – Cramond Bistro loop from Silverknowes

6.73km

01:46

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cramond Bistro – Cramond Island WWII Bunker loop from Cramond

4.36km

01:09

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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rotagivaN

August 9, 2024

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

At high tide, the water rises so high that you can only leave the island by swimming or waiting up to eight hours for the causeway to be open again. If you do decide to swim, be aware of the current, the low water temperature and the relatively long distance.

AndyB_1972

August 28, 2021

Cramond, where the River Almond flows out into the Forth estuary. This is a beautiful spot, popular with walkers, cyclists, joggers etc. There is a cafe here and often an ice cream van. At low tide, a WW2 causeway appears and you can walk to nearby Cramond Island.

Andrew

October 4, 2021

Tide times are available online and at the car park. If crossing, it is safe at low tide and up to an hour either side.

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

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Cramond Causeway to Cramond Island

1. Cramond Island Causeway from Cramond Brig

2. Cramond Island WWII Bunker – Cramond Bistro loop from Silverknowes

3. Cramond Bistro – Cramond Island WWII Bunker loop from Cramond

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