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Cramond Causeway to Cramond Island

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    1. Cramond Island Causeway from Cramond Brig

    8.68km

    02:15

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

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

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

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    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.

      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.

        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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