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Blackness Bay and bridges view – Silverknowes Loop from Haymarket

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Blackness Bay and bridges view – Silverknowes Loop from Haymarket

AaronHastie planned a bike ride

August 18, 2022

Blackness Bay and bridges view – Silverknowes Loop from Haymarket

Moderate

02:50

45.9km

16.2km/h

320m

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.8 km for 152 m

After 41.4 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.57 km

Duddingston Loch

Highlight • Natural

Duddington Loch is a freshwater lake nestled at the foot of Arthur's Seat. It's an important habitat for various bird species particular during migration seasons. In the nearby village of …

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16.8 km

Portobello Promenade and Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

A gorgeous beach with easy access from the city centre, Portobello beach boasts 2 miles (3.2 km) of golden sand which makes it a great spot for swimming and chilling …

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23.5 km

Newhaven Harbour and Lighthouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Newhaven was first mentioned as a small harbour village in the 1500's. It was a fishing and shipbuilder community. Today it's part of Edinburgh with a wonderful harbour view. You …

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25.0 km

Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the Forth, a nice place to stop for a rest or a picnic. There is a chance of seeing seals.

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27.6 km

Wardie Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good cycling path along the coastline

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29.3 km

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful and inspiring all year around. Very good riding surfaces.

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30.6 km

Cramond Island Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

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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31.6 km

River Almond Weir

Highlight • Structure

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

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45.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

11.3 km

3.82 km

2.86 km

1.18 km

791 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.7 km

6.40 km

1.44 km

789 m

453 m

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Blackness Bay and bridges view – Silverknowes Loop from Haymarket

Duddingston Loch

Portobello Promenade and Beach

Newhaven Harbour and Lighthouse

Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay

Wardie Bay

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

Cramond Island Causeway

River Almond Weir

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