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Craigentinny/Meadowbank

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Portobello Beach loop from Portobello

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Craigentinny/Meadowbank

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Portobello Beach loop from Portobello

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Portobello Promenade and Beach – Portobello Beach loop from Portobello

00:38

2.44km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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571 m

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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608 m

Oscar's Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

The ice creams here are great for sunny days strolling on the beach!

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835 m

Civerinos Slice Portobello Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nestled into the iconic Nobel’s Arcade, facing out onto the Forth on Portobello beach.
Indoor and outdoor seating, or chill on the beach.
20”, 14”, single slices plus more to choose from.

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965 m

Portobello Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

Often very busy with beach go-ers

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1.12 km

Portobello Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Almost endless beach promenade and a great sandy beach.

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1.30 km

The Beach House Café

Highlight • Beach

Delicious coffee and pastries! Highly recommended 👌

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1.66 km

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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1.69 km

Portobello High Street

Highlight • Settlement

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

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2.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

968 m

747 m

566 m

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.24 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

18°C

12°C

98 %

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Portobello Promenade and Beach – Portobello Beach loop from Portobello

Portobello Promenade and Beach

Oscar's Ice Cream

Civerinos Slice Portobello Beach

Portobello Promenade

Portobello Beach

The Beach House Café

Portobello Police Station

Portobello High Street

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