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St Margaret's Loch – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Edinburgh

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Craigentinny/Meadowbank

St Margaret's Loch – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Edinburgh

Hard

155

runners

St Margaret's Loch – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Edinburgh

03:27

32.8km

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: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

737 m

St Margaret's Loch

Highlight • Structure

St Margaret's Loch A shallow man-made loch on the side of the Queen's Drive in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, St. Margaret's Loch lies beneath St. Anthony's Chapel, some third-of-a-mile (500m) east …

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2

4.16 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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3

4.59 km

Beachfront Café

Highlight • Beach

Plenty of cafes down here, plus a Civerinos pizza 😏 Not the best idea idea if you have to run home though!

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4

4.89 km

Portobello Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Almost endless beach promenade and a great sandy beach.

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5

5.29 km

Coade Stone Pillars, Portobello Community Garden

Highlight • Monument

6

5.80 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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B

32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

7.70 km

5.87 km

5.45 km

2.26 km

637 m

239 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

13.5 km

1.79 km

1.43 km

412 m

113 m

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Friday 9 October

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8°C

35 %

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