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Portobello Beach Promenade – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Portobello

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Portobello Beach Promenade – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Portobello

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Portobello Beach Promenade – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Portobello

00:42

6.60km

20m

Running

Moderate run. 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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

293 m

Portobello Police Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Portobello High Street has cafes, banks, pubs, convenience stores, bus stops, police station. Local people living close by can buy most daily requirements from here. There are some branded chain stores but not too many

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2

328 m

Portobello High Street

Highlight • Settlement

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

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3

2.86 km

Portobello Beach Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4

3.04 km

Quiet Side of Portobello Beach

Highlight • Beach

Definitely less people here but narrow on the high tide

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5

3.64 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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6

4.04 km

Portobello Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

Often very busy with beach go-ers

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7

4.20 km

Portobello Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Almost endless beach promenade and a great sandy beach.

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8

5.06 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

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B

6.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.18 km

1.06 km

698 m

685 m

440 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

1.94 km

698 m

< 100 m

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