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Duddingston Loch – Portobello Beach loop from Southside

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Duddingston Loch – Portobello Beach loop from Southside

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Duddingston Loch – Portobello Beach loop from Southside

07:41

28.7km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 24.0 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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607 m

Duddingston Loch

Highlight • Natural

Duddington Loch is a freshwater lake nestled at the foot of Arthur's Seat. It's an important habitat for various bird species particular during migration seasons. In the nearby village of Duddingston you can visit the historic Duddingston Kirk which dates back to the 12th century.

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5.05 km

Brunstane Burn Community Woodland

Forest

7.62 km

Portobello Promenade

Highlight • Settlement

The center of the promenade and the beach is always more busy. For less crowded spots go to the ends

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8.48 km

Portobello Beach

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Almost endless beach promenade and a great sandy beach.

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13.8 km

View of the Water of Leith, Leith

Highlight • River

I like coming here - there is also good gastronomy here

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14.0 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

14.6 km

Water of Leith Path

Highlight • River

Nice contrast to the busier city center.

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27.4 km

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

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nice

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28.0 km

View of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth

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Incredibly great views over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.

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28.3 km

Hike to Arthurs Seat

Viewpoint

28.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

5.33 km

2.43 km

1.46 km

1.45 km

729 m

103 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

6.02 km

4.46 km

486 m

404 m

295 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

13°C

1°C

56 %

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Duddingston Loch – Portobello Beach loop from Southside

Duddingston Loch

Portobello Promenade

Portobello Beach

View of the Water of Leith, Leith

Water of Leith Walkway

Water of Leith Path

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

View of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth

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