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Silverknowes Beach is situated north-west of Edinburgh city centre, between Leith and Queensferry, and is easily accessible from the airport. The beach is a mix of sand and pebbles, and is backed by a golf course and recreational fields. Visitors can enjoy views out across the Firth of Forth, with Cramond Island lying just off the beach.
Cramond Island is an uninhabited island that contains the remains of various former military structures. The island is linked to the mainland by a tidal causeway, and a noticeboard at the landward side of the causeway provides information on safe crossing times. Visitors are advised to pay close attention to tide times when planning a trip to the island, as it is not uncommon for people to be stranded by the incoming tides.
Parking for the beach can be found at the western end of Marine Drive, from where a pathway leads past woodland to the shoreline. A 3-mile long stretch of promenade runs alongside the beach, and it is possible to walk down the promenade all the way to Cramond Village, where facilities can be found. The beach itself has a coffee shop, and an outdoor beach gym for those looking to stay active.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 26% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 87% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
The tide at Silverknowes Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:45 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:56 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Two car parks available by the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile west as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 5 miles north as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 6 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 14 miles east as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 14 miles east as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 17 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
Location: Muirhouse, Edinburgh
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NT211770
Coordinates: 55°58'48"N 3°15'52"W
Mapcode: GBR 863.7S
What 3 Words: value.much.muddy
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: City of Edinburgh
Nearest postcode: EH4 5EW
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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