River Almond Walkway - Explore parks

Address Cramond Glebe
Postcode EH4 6JN
Telephone 0131 529 2401
Email naturalheritageservice@edinburgh.gov.uk
Facilities Natural Heritage ServiceSeatingRiver walksWildlife habitats - river and woodland
Background This nature trail passes along a clifftop through a mixture of woodlands, marsh, ponds and meadowland, which support a large diversity of wildlife habitats.
History and heritage By the end of the 18th century, the River Almond was industrial with Cockle Mill, Fairafar Mill, Peggy's Mill, Dowie's Mill and Craigie Mill along the banks.Cramond Brig, where the original 15th century bridge stood, is on the route.
Wildlife It is rich in birdlife with mallards, moorhens, white-chested dippers and the Cramond swans. There is a wealth of plants and trees with meadow cranesbill, sweet cicely, creeping ivy, ivy-leafed toadflax, butterbur, yellow tansy, oak, beech, sycamore, ash, elm, elder and fungi like lawyer's wig.
Public toilets Cramond Glebe RoadOpening times: 10am-6pm.Baby changing facilities available.No disabled access.
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Getting involved Friends of River Almond Walkway
Management plan Management plan
Location map 55.9774481948768,-3.302164077758789
Trees Rockface sycamore