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: November 2, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 15.2 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.5 km

River Almond Waterfall

Highlight • River

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

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12.7 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.

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13.8 km

View of Silverknowes Tidal Sands

Highlight • Natural

Silverknowes is a very popular area that has brilliant views across the tidal area of the Firth of Forth. When the tides out you can see the sand banks, ships …

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14.9 km

Muirhouse Mansion

Highlight • Monument

Muirhouse mansion is an impressive building, it has me thinking it is more than a country mansion, there is a hint of a castle and church all in one in this building

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16.7 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

Stop here for a breather before heading back into the city

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18.9 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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28.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

4.12 km

2.93 km

1.86 km

846 m

744 m

324 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

1.63 km

1.38 km

321 m

271 m

Elevation

Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 9 December

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