Portobello Promenade to Musselburgh
Edinburgh's seaside, along the sands and promenade to the harbour at Fisherrow.
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Linear
- High point
- 30 m
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About this walk
Portobello Promenade to Musselburgh is an easy 5.1 km linear walk with 40 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Portobello Promenade (grid reference NT 306 738). The start can be reached by public transport.
Portobello is Edinburgh's beach: two miles of sand, a promenade and Victorian terraces. The walk follows the front east through Joppa to Fisherrow harbour in Musselburgh, with Fife across the Forth and Arthur's Seat behind.
Trains run back from Musselburgh, or buses from the High Street.
Route
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The promenade
Follow the front east to Fisherrow harbour and on to Musselburgh station.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Portobello Promenade to Musselburgh take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 5.1 km route, which has 40 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Portobello Promenade (grid reference NT 306 738). Street parking in Portobello.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Edinburgh city centre to Portobello; trains back from Musselburgh. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Flat promenade and pavements.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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