When the sea waters ebb, visitors are greeted with lovely sands which are actually a part of the popular 134-mile John Muir Way coastal walk one of our featured walks in Edinburgh. The Traverse is no stranger to promenade and unusual in situ drama and with Fringe 2021 in the midst of a pandemic you can't get better than a Covid-safe performance space than a windswept beach. Though its not the prettiest beach in the area its still worth a visit as theres a nice footpath that follows the coastline north to the twin harbours of Cockenzie and Port Seton. Frequent Lothian Buses link Silverknowes to Edinburgh city centre, continuing to: In 2006, there were plans to place Silverknowes in the new "Forth" local authority voting ward. Facilities include car park, toilets, shops and cafe in Caramond. There is no car parking charge. Silverknowes lies to the northwest of the city. Portobello beachis a sandy beach situated 4 miles East of Edinburgh. If you want a nicer beach (more attractive, more shops), go to Portobello. Please adjust your search criteria and try again. It's located in the North West, between Leith and South Queensferry. Didn't see bathrooms except for at the waterfront cafe right in front of the bus stop (3.50 for a tea). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Edinburgh Council approves new windsurfing facility and cafe for city beach [2], Silverknowes is located in the north west of Edinburgh, on the shores of the Firth of Forth. SILVERKNOWES BEACH (Edinburgh) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go General Information: DEC Region 5 Northville Office: 518-863-4545 (M-F, 7:30AM to 3:30PM); [email protected]. The nearby Cramond Gallery Bistro offers excellent home cooked seafood. One less-known fact about Prestonpans is that it has a couple of (admittedly rather small) beaches. THE 10 CLOSEST Hotels to Silverknowes Beach, Edinburgh - Tripadvisor The nearest shops and places to eat are in Aberlady village. Didn't see bathrooms except for at the waterfront cafe right in front of the bus stop (3.50 for a tea). Theyre basically one single stretch of sand but are usually referred to as Cramond or Silverknowes depending on which end you visit. Silverknowes Beach (Edinburgh) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go As you can see on the tide chart, the highest tide of 4.3m was at 8:13am and the lowest tide of 2.1m will be at 1:48pm. Silverknowes Beach is tidal and overlooks Cramond Island, which can be accessed across the Drum Sands for four hours twice a day and via Cramond Causeway, built in 1939 by the War Department as part of World War Two Coastal Defences.