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United Kingdom
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Edinburgh
West End

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Brunstane Burn Walkway loop from Haymarket

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
West End

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Brunstane Burn Walkway loop from Haymarket

Moderate

4.5

(15)

228

riders

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Brunstane Burn Walkway loop from Haymarket

02:36

43.1km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 37.1 km for 265 m

After 38.2 km for 170 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.42 km

Leamington Lift Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Union Canal Bridge between Gilmore Park and Lower Gilmore Place - near the Edinburgh Quay / Lochrin Basin.

The bridge was installed around 1906 where Fountainbridge crossed the canal replacing …

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2

8.40 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

12.0 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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4

12.5 km

Views towards Fisherrow Harbour.

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5

17.6 km

A welcome bench to rest up and soak in the views.

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22.3 km

Beach

Beach

28.8 km

Musselburgh Sands

Beach

8

29.1 km

Musselburgh Sands Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice view and fun alternative to the road.

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9

31.8 km

Brunstane Burn Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Resist the urge to go fast, which feels like a rollercoaster, but enjoy the nature instead

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10

37.2 km

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 …

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B

43.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

7.57 km

7.28 km

3.95 km

2.27 km

961 m

Surfaces

38.3 km

2.57 km

1.14 km

787 m

338 m

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Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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