Length of the Prom??

PortyConvert · Post by **PortyConvert** » 09 Oct 2007, 18:57

I've just started running the length of the prom in a fitness bid - but can anyone tell me how far in km it is from one end to the other?

Crude use of a ruler and google map gave me either around 2.8k or 2.5k - but i'm hoping somebody knows exactly end to end?

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 09 Oct 2007, 19:12

Before I get my scale ruler out, can you confirm you mean right along to the Dog'n'Mog Home??

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 09 Oct 2007, 19:20

Don't have the answer to your question but I do know that the Community Council is currently considering the possibility of marking out a measured mile on the Prom, which may be of interest to you and other people who jog/run along there.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 09 Oct 2007, 19:28

Using my 1:50000 OS map - it seems to be 3km from Joppa to the EDCH end.

Post by **wangi** » 09 Oct 2007, 21:02

From training earlier this year...

Chinese at Joppa end to Cake Stand at bottom of Marlborough St: 1km
Chinese at Joppa end to Kings Rd: 1.75km
Chinese at Joppa end to West end of Prom at Seafield Rd: 3km

Put together some interesting runs in the area for distances of 1km to 9km - Figgate burn, Prom, Portobello Park, Brunstane Burn, etc...

Using Google Earth you can draw out a path and get the length - good for planning!

rathbone · Post by **rathbone** » 10 Oct 2007, 09:31

Try this site:

http://www.walkjogrun.net/

You enter your postcode and a map of the area comes up. Click on your start point and end point and it will tell you the distance in miles or kilometres. If you know your average speed it will tell you how long it will take you to run it.

(Great site for planning running routes.)

PortyConvert · Post by **PortyConvert** » 10 Oct 2007, 22:47

Thanks to all for the info - this makes me feel much better about myself!!! Thought 2.5k was a bit short for it....

I'm gonna try that website now - thanks!