Fisherrow Harbour – Arthur's Seat Climb loop from Newtongrange

Fisherrow Harbour – Arthur's Seat Climb loop from Newtongrange

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Fisherrow Harbour – Arthur's Seat Climb loop from Newtongrange

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48.1km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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 22, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 3.42 km for 57 m

After 25.8 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.2 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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12.9 km

Mussel Sculpture, Musselburgh

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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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15.3 km

Twelve Triangles Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Peanut and banana croissant, perfect cycling fuel.

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15.8 km

Portobello Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

Often very busy with beach go-ers

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21.3 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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25.7 km

Arthur's Seat Climb

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1.43km from the bottom, rising 83m for an average of 5.8%.

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27.6 km

Lochend Loch

Lake

31.8 km

Portobello Promenade and Beach

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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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32.1 km

Civerinos Slice Portobello Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nestled into the iconic Nobel’s Arcade, facing out onto the Forth on Portobello beach.
Indoor and outdoor seating, or chill on the beach.
20”, 14”, single slices plus more to choose from.

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48.1 km

End point

Train Station

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