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Portobello Promenade and Beach – The Innocent Railway loop from North Berwick

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Portobello Promenade and Beach – The Innocent Railway loop from North Berwick

Moderate

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Portobello Promenade and Beach – The Innocent Railway loop from North Berwick

04:52

81.6km

340m

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: May 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 47.8 km for 107 m

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Train Station

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23.7 km

Bench With a View of Prestongrange Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

A welcome bench to rest up and soak in the views.

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28.5 km

View towards Fisherrow Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Views towards Fisherrow Harbour.

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29.0 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 second world war which reduced the fishing industry. Today there is still fishing but on a much smaller and more leisure-based scale.

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29.6 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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33.4 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 out with friends.

There are lots of shops, restaurants and cafes along the promenade for refreshments and souvenirs. Don't miss the beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture as you stroll, jog or cycle by.

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41.0 km

Bruntsfield Links

Highlight • Cycleway

If you are heading to the Meadows, make sure to head up through Bruntsfield links too. Great running network here!

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44.1 km

The Innocent Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

Near the foot of Arthur’s seat runs a good pathway that is two and a half miles long, or about four kilometres. In bygone ages, it was a railway line to bring coal to Edinburgh from mines located in the south of Scotland. It closed down in 1963, and part of it was converted to a cycle path in 1981, and is part of the National Cycling Network.

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