Rockcliffe Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Caravan Park

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South Scotland

Colvend And Southwick

Rockcliffe Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Caravan Park

Moderate

4.8

(5)

hikers

Rockcliffe Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Caravan Park

02:17

8.29km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.89 km

Fern-Covered Path

Highlight • Trail

2.95 km

Rockcliffe Beach

Highlight • Beach

Spectacular Rockcliffe beach set in the picturesque village of Rockcliffe. Go for a dip, grab an ice cream, or just take a seat and enjoy the views.

Tip by

3.40 km

Mote of Mark Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Mote of Mark is a scenic hill near the village of Rockcliffe that overlooks the Rough Firth. Discover the ancient fort sat on the hill that dates back to the 5th and 6th centuries.

Tip by

4.44 km

Hawthorn Tree at Shell Beach

Highlight • Beach

This knarled, windblown old hawthorn tree grows out of the shell beach and is such a spectacular sight that it was voted as British tree of the year in 2021

Tip by

5.30 km

Kippford Waterfront

Highlight • River

Attractive coastal village, ideal coffee stop.

Tip by

5.38 km

Kippford Estuary

Highlight • Beach

Fantastic stretch of running along the estuary of the river Urr in the charming little village of Kippford.

Tip by

5.45 km

The Anchor Pub

Highlight • Pub

the Anchor is a good little pub in a great location right on the water front. Grab the tables on the wall by the water for the most atmospheric pints!

Tip by

8.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.58 km

2.45 km

2.41 km

857 m

Surfaces

5.03 km