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Portobello Beach Promenade – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Leith

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Portobello Beach Promenade – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Leith

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Portobello Beach Promenade – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Leith

00:31

8.98km

30m

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: July 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.02 km

Portobello Beach Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3.19 km

Quiet Side of Portobello Beach

Highlight • Beach

Definitely less people here but narrow on the high tide

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4.23 km

Beachfront Café

Highlight • Beach

Plenty of cafes down here, plus a Civerinos pizza 😏 Not the best idea idea if you have to run home though!

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4.53 km

Portobello Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Almost endless beach promenade and a great sandy beach.

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4.71 km

The Beach House Café

Highlight • Beach

Delicious coffee and pastries! Highly recommended 👌

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4.77 km

Portobello Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

Often very busy with beach go-ers

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4.89 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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5.16 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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8.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.03 km

1.12 km

458 m

268 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.55 km

157 m

110 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 4 September

17°C

11°C

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Portobello Beach Promenade – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Leith

Portobello Beach Promenade

Quiet Side of Portobello Beach

Beachfront Café

Portobello Beach

The Beach House Café

Portobello Promenade

Civerinos Slice Portobello Beach

Portobello Promenade and Beach

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