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Craigentinny/Meadowbank

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Restalrig

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Craigentinny/Meadowbank

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Restalrig

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5.0

(3)

85

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Portobello Promenade and Beach – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Restalrig

00:38

10.5km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.77 km for 70 m

After 7.25 km for 141 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.94 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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2

2.54 km

Quiet Side of Portobello Beach

Highlight • Beach

Definitely less people here but narrow on the high tide

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3

2.72 km

Portobello Beach Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect for running. Used as part of the Edinburgh Marathon/Half-Marathon route.

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4

5.80 km

John Rattray Statue

Highlight • Monument

Just off the Leith Links bike path. Nice path but some weaving around pedestrians and dogs may be required.

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5

7.32 km

View of the Water of Leith, Leith

Highlight • River

I like coming here - there is also good gastronomy here

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B

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

2.40 km

1.51 km

624 m

479 m

295 m

Surfaces

9.71 km

669 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

33 %

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