Silverknowes to Granton Square

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Overview

Linear walk meeting at Silverknowes Golf Club Car Park .
Walk via Lauriston Castle and Japanese Garden, downill to Silverknowes and along the shore to Granton Square. 16 bus returning to start point if needed or 9, 16 and 19 returning to town.

Edinburgh Group Grade: D

Booking essential, please contact walk leader (with youe mobile number) for travel and other details.

Sunday 27 April 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 20704 76196
Nearest postcode:: EH4 5LB
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Silverknowes golf club

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NT 23696 77064
Nearest postcode:: EH5 1HE
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Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Granton Square

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