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Portobello Promenade and Beach – Fisherrow Harbour loop from Haymarket

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Portobello Promenade and Beach – Fisherrow Harbour loop from Haymarket

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Portobello Promenade and Beach – Fisherrow Harbour loop from Haymarket

02:35

42.9km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 36.9 km for 265 m

After 38.0 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.42 km

Leamington Lift Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Union Canal Bridge between Gilmore Park and Lower Gilmore Place - near the Edinburgh Quay / Lochrin Basin.

The bridge was installed around 1906 where Fountainbridge crossed the canal replacing a previous bridge built in 1869. When the canal was shortened in 1922 to make Lochrin Basin the terminus it was moved to its present site to replace a wooden drawbridge.[1] It fell out of use by the 1960s, but as part of the Millennium Link project to restore the Union Canal, it required to be restored at least to allow boats to pass. A report published in the year 2000 had suggested fixing it permanently open, but the decision was taken to restore it to full working order.

The restoration involved removing the deck and the top member of the bridge to access the inner workings. It opened for the first time on 16 May 2002, followed by an official opening ceremony on 24 May.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leamington_Lift_Bridge

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8.39 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 out with friends.

There are lots of shops, restaurants and cafes along the promenade for refreshments and souvenirs. Don't miss the beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture as you stroll, jog or cycle by.

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12.0 km

Fisherrow Harbour

Highlight • Structure

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 second world war which reduced the fishing industry. Today there is still fishing but on a much smaller and more leisure-based scale.

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12.5 km

View towards Fisherrow Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Views towards Fisherrow Harbour.

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17.6 km

Bench With a View of Prestongrange Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

A welcome bench to rest up and soak in the views.

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22.1 km

Beach

28.6 km

Musselburgh Sands

Beach

28.9 km

Musselburgh Sands Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice view and fun alternative to the road.

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31.6 km

Brunstane Burn Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Resist the urge to go fast, which feels like a rollercoaster, but enjoy the nature instead

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37.0 km

Duddingston Loch

Highlight • Natural

Duddington Loch is a freshwater lake nestled at the foot of Arthur's Seat. It's an important habitat for various bird species particular during migration seasons. In the nearby village of Duddingston you can visit the historic Duddingston Kirk which dates back to the 12th century.

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42.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

7.57 km

7.28 km

3.95 km

2.27 km

792 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

2.33 km

971 m

904 m

337 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

18°C

13°C

96 %

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Portobello Promenade and Beach – Fisherrow Harbour loop from Haymarket

Leamington Lift Bridge

Portobello Promenade and Beach

Fisherrow Harbour

View towards Fisherrow Harbour

Bench With a View of Prestongrange Bay

Musselburgh Sands Cycleway

Brunstane Burn Walkway

Duddingston Loch

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