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Musselburgh And Inveresk

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay loop from Musselburgh

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Musselburgh And Inveresk

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay loop from Musselburgh

Easy

5.0

(1)

52

riders

Portobello Promenade and Beach – Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay loop from Musselburgh

01:51

31.2km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.53 km

View of the Beach and Rowing Boat

Highlight • Beach

2

5.78 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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3

12.4 km

Five Ways Junction

Highlight • Cycleway

As the name suggests, five paths radiate from this junction. Reading clockwise, they are: the above-mentioned Hawthornvale Path from Lindsay Road; the Chancelot Path, which links up with the Warriston …

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4

16.1 km

Forthquarter Park

Highlight • Natural

Spacious and quiet park with cycling routes, a great way to get to Gypsy Brae

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5

16.5 km

Granton Gas Holder

Highlight • Rest Area

The iconic gasholder tower, located in the Granton Waterfront area of the city, is a beacon of light on the Edinburgh skyline.

consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/granton-gas-holder-restoration

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6

18.3 km

Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the Forth, a nice place to stop for a rest or a picnic. There is a chance of seeing seals.

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7

19.8 km

Newhaven Harbour and Lighthouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Newhaven was first mentioned as a small harbour village in the 1500's. It was a fishing and shipbuilder community. Today it's part of Edinburgh with a wonderful harbour view. You …

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21.4 km

Water of Leith

Lake

B

31.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

5.88 km

5.41 km

1.38 km

758 m

525 m

118 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

1.93 km

637 m

321 m

101 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

19 %

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