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Portobello Promenade and Beach – Holyrood Palace loop from Fairmilehead

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Portobello Promenade and Beach – Holyrood Palace loop from Fairmilehead

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Portobello Promenade and Beach – Holyrood Palace loop from Fairmilehead

02:03

33.8km

270m

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: February 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.85 km for 279 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Barklay Park Railway Path

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Esk River Bridge

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Bronze Archer Statue by the Roman Bridge

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Right opposite a large Tesco for food as well

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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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Mussel Sculpture, Musselburgh

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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20.3 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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24.4 km

Holyrood Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

At the eastern end of the Royal Mile stands the impressive Holyrood Palace. Officially known as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, it is the official British royal residence in Scotland. It …

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33.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

12.2 km

3.33 km

3.09 km

789 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

1.76 km

310 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Thursday 7 May

14°C

8°C

37 %

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Portobello Promenade and Beach – Holyrood Palace loop from Fairmilehead

Barklay Park Railway Path

Esk River Bridge

Bronze Archer Statue by the Roman Bridge

Fisherrow Harbour

Mussel Sculpture, Musselburgh

Portobello Promenade and Beach

Holyrood Palace

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