Cramond sits at the mouth of the River Almond where it drains into the Firth of Forth, making it a natural access point for exploring both the river and the wider shoreline.

The village serves as the starting point for the River Almond Walkway, a popular route that follows the riverbank upstream and offers good opportunities to spot wildlife including ducks, grebes, and the distinctive Dipper.

From Cramond, walkers can also reach Cramond Island at low tide via a causeway, or head west along the coastal path toward Queensferry, passing landmarks such as Hunter's Crag, Snab Point, and Dalmeny House.

The surrounding geology reflects the river's passage through Carboniferous sedimentary rocks and the Midland Valley Sill, formed by ancient igneous intrusions some 330 million years ago.