Northwest Edinburgh Cramond Loop

(Refer to the route map for a visual presentation, with possibly slight adjustments)

Start at 1:30pm from Saughton Public Park - outside Four Square Park Café where there is also a public toilet
--> A short section of Water of Leith walkway, which is a bit rough and bumpy
--> Murrayfield Stadium
--> After a small section of quiet roads, zigzag up to Roseburn Path past four skills-testing hairpin bends
--> After passing the footbridge over Ferry Road, turn to the cycle path Quiet Route 12 - Crewe Toll to Cramond
--> Points of attraction: Granton Gas Holder and Granton Castle Walled Garden & doocot
--> Cycle all the way through Silverknowes Esplanade and Cramond Promenade, where we will ride past historical Muirhouse Mansion and Granton Tower
--> Along River Almond Walk, ride to Cramond Falls & Fair-a-Far Mill, another historical landmark, where we will return
--> Leave Cramond Promenade from Boardwalk Beach Club into quiet roads with mostly cycle lanes
--> Back to the cycle path NCN1 and Roseburn Path
--> End at Saughton Public Park again, hopefully within three hours in total (actual cycling time about 2-2.5 hours)

~ Enjoy a relaxing autumn afternoon ride to the scenic Cramond coastline through Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Path & a few hidden gems of historical landmarks in the city! A cycling + social + sight-seeing combo is too good to miss!

~ Mostly tarmac or well paved paths - More than 80% of cycle paths or cycle lanes; less than 20% of quiet roads and small sections of rough, bumpy ground

~ Public toilets available at (1) the starting location in Saughton Park and (2) Cramond Beach in the middle of the ride. Coffee breaks optional at cafes along Cramond or simply picnic around

~ It is recommended that you have a helmet, at least one spare inner tube suitable for your bike, and drinking water

First-timers welcome!