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Fisherrow Harbour – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Edinburgh

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Fisherrow Harbour – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Edinburgh

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Fisherrow Harbour – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Edinburgh

01:00

17.2km

60m

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: February 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.9 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.94 km

Quiet Side of Portobello Beach

Highlight • Beach

Definitely less people here but narrow on the high tide

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5.79 km

View of the Beach and Rowing Boat

Highlight • Beach

7.98 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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8.49 km

Fisherrow Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Fisherrow Harbour serves Musselburgh. Fishing has been an industry here since before the roman times but the current harbour dates to the 17th century. The harbour was used in the …

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12.1 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 …

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16.0 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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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

3.71 km

1.35 km

905 m

361 m

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

321 m

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

41 %

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Fisherrow Harbour – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Edinburgh

Quiet Side of Portobello Beach

View of the Beach and Rowing Boat

Mussel Sculpture, Musselburgh

Fisherrow Harbour

Portobello Promenade and Beach

John Rattray Statue

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