Portobello Beach Promenade – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Restalrig

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Portobello Beach Promenade – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Restalrig

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Portobello Beach Promenade – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Restalrig

01:49

6.98km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.04 km

Meadows Yard Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Quiet local park, a bit overgrown but still lovely and full of wildlife. Bigger than it looks from the entrance

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2.93 km

Portobello Beach Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3.10 km

Quiet Side of Portobello Beach

Highlight • Beach

Definitely less people here but narrow on the high tide

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3.71 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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3.74 km

Oscar's Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

The ice creams here are great for sunny days strolling on the beach!

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4.28 km

Portobello High Street

Highlight • Settlement

Lots of lovely small cafes, restaurants and galleries right next to the Edinburgh’s seaside

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6.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.81 km

1.83 km

1.38 km

490 m

480 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

1.89 km

265 m

Elevation

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Monday 9 November

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Portobello Beach Promenade – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Restalrig

Meadows Yard Local Nature Reserve

Portobello Beach Promenade

Quiet Side of Portobello Beach

Portobello Promenade and Beach

Oscar's Ice Cream

Portobello High Street

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