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Portobello Promenade and Beach – Portobello Beach loop from Edinburgh

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Leith Central

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Portobello Beach loop from Edinburgh

Moderate

5.0

(4)

38

riders

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Portobello Beach loop from Edinburgh

00:37

14.6km

100m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

29 m

Eastside Bikes

Highlight • Rest Area

Open 8am - 7pm Monday to Friday, 10am - 5.30pm Saturday

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2

5.10 km

Portobello Promenade and Beach

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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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3

5.37 km

Nestled into the iconic Nobel’s Arcade, facing out onto the Forth on Portobello beach.
Indoor and outdoor seating, or chill on the beach.
20”, 14”, single slices plus more to choose from.

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4

5.49 km

Portobello Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

Often very busy with beach go-ers

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5

5.65 km

Portobello Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Almost endless beach promenade and a great sandy beach.

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6

10.3 km

Innocent Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Former rail line, now a multi-use path between Arthur's Seat and Craigmillar. Good tarmac but sometimes a bit crowded.

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B

14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.14 km

3.65 km

857 m

390 m

325 m

274 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

< 100 m

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