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Portobello Promenade and Beach – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Prestonpans

Mountain biking trails

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Prestonpans

Easy

7

riders

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Prestonpans

01:23

24.0km

70m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.7 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.56 km

Musselburgh Sands Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice view and fun alternative to the road.

Tip by

2

5.81 km

Concrete arrow for bomber-crew training, Firth of Forth

Highlight • Monument

Giant concrete arrow on the ground to signal training bomber crews to align their aircraft up with a target in the Firth of Forth

Tip by

3

10.6 km

Portobello Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

Often very busy with beach go-ers

Tip by

4

10.7 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.

Tip by

5

11.0 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

6

11.7 km

Portobello Beach Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect for running. Used as part of the Edinburgh Marathon/Half-Marathon route.

Tip by

7

11.9 km

Quiet Side of Portobello Beach

Highlight • Beach

Definitely less people here but narrow on the high tide

Tip by

8

13.1 km

Portobello Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Almost endless beach promenade and a great sandy beach.

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B

24.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

4.58 km

4.08 km

3.47 km

463 m

252 m

102 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

3.69 km

1.24 km

412 m

121 m

< 100 m

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