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Newtongrange

Arthur's Seat Climb – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Newtongrange

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Newtongrange

Arthur's Seat Climb – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Newtongrange

Moderate

5.0

(1)

61

riders

Arthur's Seat Climb – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Newtongrange

02:06

48.1km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 3.40 km for 57 m

After 31.7 km for 72 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

12.6 km

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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2

13.2 km

Mussel Sculpture, Musselburgh

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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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3

15.9 km

Portobello Promenade

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Often very busy with beach go-ers

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21.9 km

Bawsinch and Duddingston Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5

25.8 km

Arthur's Seat Climb

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1.43km from the bottom, rising 83m for an average of 5.8%.

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27.5 km

Lochend Loch

Lake

7

31.7 km

Portobello Promenade

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8

31.9 km

Portobello Promenade and Beach

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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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9

32.1 km

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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B

48.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

13.9 km

13.6 km

2.11 km

1.36 km

437 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.6 km

783 m

459 m

121 m

101 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 30 May

17°C

10°C

49 %

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