Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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After 47.2 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.37 km

Hareup Plantation

Forest

10.3 km

Blackford Plantation

Forest

28.6 km

Fisherrow Harbour

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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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29.1 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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35.6 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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38.1 km

Arthur's Seat

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An extinct volcano on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Arthur's Seat is the main peak in Holyrood Park. Standing at 832 feet (251 m), the hill is popular with hikers, cyclists …

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40.3 km

The Meadows

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On sunny days there will be a think hazy of BBQ smoke and jugglers as far as the eye can see.

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47.2 km

Portobello Promenade

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47.4 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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66.5 km

Aberlady Harbour

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Nice scenic coastal road

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78.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.0 km

26.2 km

17.7 km

1.20 km

538 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.8 km

1.19 km

390 m

351 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 21 February

12°C

7°C

99 %

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