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Start at the west end of Cramond Old Brig and follow Cramond Brig Toll to the signed John Muir Way through the Dalmeny Estate. The route follows tracks and woodland paths towards the Forth, passing the Eagle Rock area and the shore near Dalmeny House and Barnbougle Castle. Continue past Fishery Cottage and Longcraig, beneath the Forth Bridge, and along the waterfront streets to finish on the pavement beside The Loan in South Queensferry. The town section is shown by its street alignment on the map: use the pavements, not the carriageway, and cross side roads carefully.
This is a one-way walk: arrange your return before setting out. Keep dogs on leads through the working estate. Paths can be muddy or icy in winter, with fallen branches after wind; avoid exposed shore sections during strong winds, storm waves or flooding. Stay on the signed path above the beaches and follow local notices.
Allow around three and a half hours of walking, plus breaks; this is an estimate. Leave sufficient daylight for the woodland and shore sections. The beaches, Cramond Island causeway and Hound Point spur are not part of this route.
Official shore-walk information: https://www.theforthbridges.org/visit-the-local-area-forth-bridges/see-do/south-queensferry/shore-walk-to-cramond/
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