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Northfield/Willowbrae

Portobello Beach – View of Edinburgh loop from Southside

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Northfield/Willowbrae

Portobello Beach – View of Edinburgh loop from Southside

Hard

5.0

(6)

45

hikers

Portobello Beach – View of Edinburgh loop from Southside

07:57

29.2km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 23.7 km for 15 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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4.78 km

Brunstane Burn Community Woodland

Forest

2

7.35 km

Portobello Promenade

Highlight • Settlement

The center of the promenade and the beach is always more busy. For less crowded spots go to the ends

Tip by

3

8.21 km

Portobello Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Almost endless beach promenade and a great sandy beach.

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Tip by

4

13.5 km

I like coming here - there is also good gastronomy here

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5

13.7 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

6

14.3 km

Water of Leith Path

Highlight • River

Nice contrast to the busier city center.

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Tip by

7

27.2 km

nice

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Tip by

8

27.8 km

View of Edinburgh

Highlight • Viewpoint

The plateau provides a view over Edinburgh is is less crowded than the top at Arthur's seat.

Tip by

28.2 km

Hike to Arthurs Seat

Viewpoint

10

28.5 km

Incredibly great views over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.

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B

29.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

5.65 km

2.57 km

1.46 km

1.24 km

845 m

453 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

6.39 km

4.54 km

726 m

247 m

226 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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Saturday 18 July

24°C

7°C

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