Beyond Edinburgh Bike Tour

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Cycle through Edinburghs coast, woodlands, and historic estates

Visit Newhaven Harbour, New Town, and Old Town

Ride past Arthurs Seat and explore Craigmillar Castle

Discover Newhailes House and its Enlightenment history

Stop at Fisherrow Harbour and enjoy Portobello Beach

Edinburgh Coastal Cycling Tour Combines Heritage, Nature and Seaside Views

Cycling enthusiasts are being invited to explore Edinburgh and its surrounding landscapes on a scenic half-day cycling tour that blends history, culture, and natural beauty. The route begins in Leith and follows peaceful cycle paths through woodlands, coastal trails, and historic estates.

The journey takes riders along the coastline to Newhaven Harbour before continuing through Edinburgh’s iconic districts, including both the elegant New Town and the historic Old Town. Along the way, cyclists experience the city’s striking architectural contrasts and pass landmarks such as Arthur’s Seat, an ancient volcano that dominates the skyline.

A key highlight includes a stop at Craigmillar Castle, a medieval fortress famously associated with Mary, Queen of Scots. The route then continues through quieter countryside paths to Newhailes House, a grand Palladian mansion known for its connection to the Scottish Enlightenment.

The tour concludes with a coastal ride through Musselburgh and Fisherrow Harbour before reaching Portobello Beach, Edinburgh’s seaside retreat. Covering approximately twenty miles, this active experience offers a rewarding mix of heritage, scenery, and coastal charm for fit and adventurous travellers.

Edinburgh Coastal Cycling Tour Combines Heritage, Nature and Seaside Views

What's Included

Bike and Helmet
Professional Guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Drinks and snacks en route
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Art A.

September 28, 2025

We had a grand time on our 'City Centre, Holyrood Park, Portobello’ tour with Fionn. My wife and I felt very safe and confident riding with him as our guide. He certainly knows the city well as he kept us off cobblestone streets as much as possible and avoided very steep hills as much as possible while at the same time sharing the history and highlights of its neighborhoods. His understanding of the dynamic changes in Edinburgh and Leith was very enlightening and increased my pleasure seeing these areas of change. Change was apparent because the last time we were in Glasgow and Edinburgh was 1978. We gave Fionn some corrections to the directions the company mailed to us for finding the meeting point in Leith. We took the tram to Newhaven but there was no ‘Constitution Street’ stop. Fellow tram riders advised us to get off at ’The Shore’ stop. In addition to not finding ‘Commercial Street’, we were advised by Tram passengers to walk along ‘Bernard Street’ where we would see the sign Timberbush. Thank you for providing the opportunity to explore Edinburgh by bike. I added some of my photos to this site on Google Maps.

Deb L.

September 19, 2025

So much fun! Our guide, Finn was amazing. His presentation/knowledge of Edinburgh was so much fun! So glad we started in Leith. It would be a shame to miss this quaint area. Our ride took us from cobblestone streets to lush green bike paths. Bike and helmets are in great shape. You can tell they are well maintained. Thanks for making our visit to Edinburgh extra special.

alicia b.

September 14, 2025

Fun tour on Coast and bridges. Our guide shared a lot of history and local knowledge. We appreciated the route along green both paths and along the shore. It was a great activity to explore outside the city. The bikes were in very good condition.

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Discover the wonders of Edinburgh, United Kingdom with this unforgettable experience. From there, the route winds through quiet roads and cycle paths to the grand Newhailes House, a magnificent Palladian mansion that played a key role during the Scottish Enlightenment. After exploring the grounds, we rejoin the coastal trail at Musselburgh, visiting the quaint Fisherrow Harbour before stopping for a relaxing coffee or snack lunch at a local cafe. The final stretch takes us along the beautiful promenade of Portobello Beach, Edinburghs own seaside escape, before returning to our starting point in Leith. Covering around twenty miles, this tour offers an unforgettable mix of history, nature, and culture, perfect for active travellers with a good level of cycling fitness. Highlights of your tour include: Cycle through Edinburghs coast, woodlands, and historic estatesVisit Newhaven Harbour, New Town, and Old TownRide past Arthurs Seat and explore Craigmillar CastleDiscover Newhailes House and its Enlightenment historyStop at Fisherrow Harbour and enjoy Portobello Beach. From there, the route winds through quiet roads and cycle paths to the grand Newhailes House, a magnificent Palladian mansion that played a key role during the Scottish Enlightenment. After exploring the grounds, we rejoin the coastal trail at Musselburgh, visiting the quaint Fisherrow Harbour befor. This tour includes: Bike and HelmetProfessional Guide. This half day cycling tour takes you beyond the heart of Edinburgh and into its beautiful surroundings, following peaceful cycle paths through woodlands, coastal routes, and historic estates. Starting from our Leith office, we ri...