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Arthur's Seat – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Edinburgh

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Arthur's Seat – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Edinburgh

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5.0

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63

runners

Arthur's Seat – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Edinburgh

02:07

19.3km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

814 m

Holyrood Park

Highlight • Natural

Some of the best views in Edinburgh

Tip by

2

2.52 km

St. Leonard's Bank, Edinburgh

Highlight • Settlement

Nice Scottish street in Edinburgh.

Tip by

3

2.90 km

Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Nice and easy to cycle around (on road), or you could cut right through the middle of it. There are several lochs here too. How lucky to have a volcano to cycle through in the middle of a gorgeous city.

Tip by

4

3.93 km

View over Prestonfield Golf Club and Duddingston Loch

Highlight • Lake

Enjoy the nice view over Prestonfield Golf Club and Duddingston Loch.

Tip by

5

4.87 km

Duddingston Church

Highlight • Religious Site

6

11.1 km

Portobello Beach Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

B

19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

5.15 km

3.65 km

1.58 km

1.43 km

1.07 km

220 m

Surfaces

7.51 km

7.43 km

3.95 km

212 m

143 m

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Tuesday 6 October

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4°C

20 %

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