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Cramond Island Causeway from Cramond Brig

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Cramond Island Causeway from Cramond Brig

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Cramond Island Causeway from Cramond Brig

02:15

8.68km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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155 m

Cramond Brig

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Historic bridge that once joined Edinburgh and West Lothian.

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2.49 km

Cramond Island Causeway

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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 …

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3.98 km

View of Edinburgh, Arthur’s Seat, and the Firth of Forth from Cramond Island

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Wee hill with great panoramic views of Edinburgh, Arthur’s seat and the Forth

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4.46 km

Cramond Island WWII Bunker

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During World War II, Cramond was fortified in order to repel any potential invasion via the Forth River.

Barely more than quarter of a mile in length, the little island …

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8.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

2.87 km

551 m

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

2.25 km

1.69 km

340 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

23°C

14°C

14 %

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Cramond Island Causeway from Cramond Brig

Cramond Brig

Cramond Island Causeway

View of Edinburgh, Arthur’s Seat, and the Firth of Forth from Cramond Island

Cramond Island WWII Bunker

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