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Leith Harbour & Newhaven

Fisherrow Harbour – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Leith

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Leith Harbour & Newhaven

Fisherrow Harbour – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Leith

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Fisherrow Harbour – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Leith

02:02

35.6km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.36 km

Mussel Sculpture, Musselburgh

Highlight • Viewpoint

A sculpture of a Mussel shell - the abundance of the molluscs to be found in the beds off shore is where the town got its name.

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9.77 km

Bronze Archer Statue by the Roman Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Right opposite a large Tesco for food as well

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11.8 km

Kingfisher Mural

Highlight • Structure

A stunning piece of artwork of a Kingfisher on a steel gate

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12.6 km

Esk River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

14.5 km

Cedar of Lebanon in Dalkeith Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

That’s not a Scots Pine, it a Cedar of Lebanon

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21.4 km

Whitecraig Railway Path Gateway

Highlight • Structure

The path access from Whitecraig and very interesting info graphic come sculpture to sign post it

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27.1 km

Fisherrow Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Fisherrow Harbour serves Musselburgh. Fishing has been an industry here since before the roman times but the current harbour dates to the 17th century. The harbour was used in the …

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30.7 km

Portobello Promenade and Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

A gorgeous beach with easy access from the city centre, Portobello beach boasts 2 miles (3.2 km) of golden sand which makes it a great spot for swimming and chilling …

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35.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

6.73 km

5.28 km

3.68 km

721 m

405 m

Surfaces

33.3 km

896 m

774 m

578 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 12 August

26°C

15°C

29 %

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Fisherrow Harbour – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Leith

Mussel Sculpture, Musselburgh

Bronze Archer Statue by the Roman Bridge

Kingfisher Mural

Esk River Bridge

Cedar of Lebanon in Dalkeith Country Park

Whitecraig Railway Path Gateway

Fisherrow Harbour

Portobello Promenade and Beach

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