Portobello Promenade and Beach – The Meadows loop from South Gyle

Portobello Promenade and Beach – The Meadows loop from South Gyle

Moderate

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Portobello Promenade and Beach – The Meadows loop from South Gyle

01:54

43.5km

260m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.2 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.66 km

Silverknowes Esplanade and View of Cramond Island

Highlight • Beach

Traffic free and wide stretch of tarmac with views of the Forth and Cramond Island.

Tip by

12.9 km

North Edinburgh Cycle Network

Highlight • Cycleway

clearly marked but watch out for folk walking

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15.6 km

Water of Leith

Lake

20.1 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 …

Tip by

20.5 km

Portobello Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

Often very busy with beach go-ers

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23.2 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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28.2 km

Innocent Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Former rail line, now a multi-use path between Arthur's Seat and Craigmillar. Good tarmac but sometimes a bit crowded.

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31.6 km

The Meadows

Highlight • Natural

Very nice to cycle around the meadows. You get a nice view of Arthur seat and there are plenty of cafes around as well as a few bike shops nearby. It can get busy with pedestrians at times.

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35.0 km

Roseburn Path Stone Bridge

Highlight • Trail

The Roseburn Path is probably the best-known of the North Edinburgh routes, mainly because it forms part of NCN 1, which links the capital with the north of Scotland. It …

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43.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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