Cramond
6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Edinburgh8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most visitors recommend Cramond. One praises its attractive streets and woodland walk, and another enjoys the walk in from Granton, which feels quieter than busier Forth spots. A couple say it is quieter than busier places nearby, and one recommends a New Year sunrise outing there, though it depends on suitable weather and tides. One visitor warns of few good pubs and cafes and crowds at Christmas, while another calls it great but says the sea sometimes floods the walkway.
Address
Cramond, Edinburgh, UK
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks
- Known for
- Woodland walk, Walk in from Granton, New Year's sunrise outing
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Far_Lie_173 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026
Recommended for its attractive streets and woodland walk.
- Recommendsu/Famous-Author-5211 in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025visit time
Recommended going there for a New Year's sunrise outing, noting it needs suitable weather and tide timing; said the outing worked well.
- Recommendsu/tummy-tr0ubl3s in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026photography
Praises the blue strip along Cramond and the River Almond on the locals vs tourists map.
- Recommendsu/ballsssssssssss in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2025crowds
Enjoys Cramond for switching between water sounds and the sea; rarely busy at night except summer.
- Recommendsu/First-Banana-4278 in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2026
Enjoys walking from Granton to Cramond, which feels quieter than busier Forth spots.
- Recommendsu/-Top-Service- in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026crowds
Thinks Cramond is under-visited, a quieter alternative to busy places, and would visit it as a tourist.
- Caveatu/michaelisnotginger in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026
Says Cramond lacks decent pubs and cafes, and gets crowded at Christmas when little else is open.
- Mixedu/Huligan4ek in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2025access
Calls Cramond great, but says the sea sometimes floods the walkway; has visited a few times.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.