Findlater Castle – Findlater Castle loop from Portknockie

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Findlater Castle – Findlater Castle loop from Portknockie

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Findlater Castle – Findlater Castle loop from Portknockie

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16.7km

240m

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 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.17 km

Cullen Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

This footbridge was opened to the public in Oct 2016 - see newsroom.moray.gov.uk/news/ribbon-cut-on-new-cullen-footbridge - and has replaced the previous 90-year-old bridge.

PS: the photo of the (reflection of) the viaduct, …

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5.96 km

Tony Hetherington Memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

Appreciation of the amazing achievement of the builder of this stone staircase

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7.20 km

Sunnyside Beach

Highlight • Beach

Park at carpark for Findlater Castle head to the shore down the path from the cliff top. Lovely sandy beach.

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8.36 km

Findlater Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great viewpoint ruined castle right on the cliff edge. Some rooms still visible, but take care it's not an easy path and walls look cracked. Gives you a good insight into what it have been like to live in.

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8.50 km

Findlater Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

There is a small car park which allows easy access to the castle after just a short walk. The cliffs are steep and care is needed around the castle and …

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12.7 km

Cullen Coastal Village and Beach

Highlight • Settlement

There's plenty to attract hikers to Cullen. This attractive seaside village is the end point of the Moray Coast Trail and boasts some glorious coastal walks. Be sure to try …

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15.1 km

Jenny's Well

Highlight • Natural

16.2 km

Portknockie Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Portknockie is undoubtedly most famous for the staggering natural architecture of Bow Fiddle Rock. However, the entire coastline around the village is sumptuously rugged, with rocky coves and jagged skerries …

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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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