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Dunseverick Castle Ruins – Dunskey Castle Ruins loop from Lieutenant Commander M D Wanklyn VC, DSO Memorial

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Dunseverick Castle Ruins – Dunskey Castle Ruins loop from Lieutenant Commander M D Wanklyn VC, DSO Memorial

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Dunseverick Castle Ruins – Dunskey Castle Ruins loop from Lieutenant Commander M D Wanklyn VC, DSO Memorial

03:02

10.9km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Start point

Hotel

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3.47 km

Castle Bay Pebble Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

just below the old tower house ruins sits stunning pebble beach of castle bay.

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3.96 km

Dunseverick Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

legend has it that its haunted by a mother and her baby.

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4.06 km

Dunskey Castle Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

this beautiful ruins of 16th century tower house are worth the short walk from Portpatrick to admire the stunning landscape and historic places.

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4.19 km

Clifftop Walk to Dunskey Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

Stunning views on this safe and easy Walk along the cliffs to Dunskey Castle. The walk is fenced off to your right as there are sheer drips but the path …

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4.35 km

Portpatrick Harbour and Lighthouse

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Quaint and pretty port town on the coast with a great view across to Northern Ireland. The harbour contains a few good pubs and a nice view of the lighthouse.

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7.27 km

Abandoned ruins of magnificent and forgotten in time Dunskey Castle. There's a coastal path you can continue towards Fortpatrick Village. Very picturesque coastal cliffs walk with some great beach scenery views and interesting walk paths.

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10.9 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

2.23 km

1.49 km

704 m

Surfaces

6.23 km

1.93 km

1.29 km

625 m

558 m

248 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Dunseverick Castle Ruins – Dunskey Castle Ruins loop from Lieutenant Commander M D Wanklyn VC, DSO Memorial

Castle Bay Pebble Beach

Dunseverick Castle Ruins

Dunskey Castle Ruins

Clifftop Walk to Dunskey Castle

Old Railway Cutting

Portpatrick Harbour and Lighthouse

Dunskey Castle Ruins

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