The Needle's Eye Sea Arch – Mermaid's Kirk Cove loop from Arbroath

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The Needle's Eye Sea Arch – Mermaid's Kirk Cove loop from Arbroath

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The Needle's Eye Sea Arch – Mermaid's Kirk Cove loop from Arbroath

01:43

6.68km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.97 km

Victoria Park Coastal Meadow

Highlight • Viewpoint

This park is more like a giant meadow. Bring a picnic and enjoy the sea view. Once a month there is a small market with local foods and products and even some live music.

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2.96 km

The Needle's Eye Sea Arch

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Needle's Eye is an impressive sea arch, once the entrance to a cave before its collapse. Historically the sea level was much higher here and the cave would have looked out onto a beach.

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3.01 km

Mermaid's Kirk Cove

Highlight • Natural

Mermaid‘s Kirk is accessible by foot and by boat from the sea. It is located below the Cliff Trail and just left of the Needle‘s Eye.

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3.12 km

The Crusie Sea Cave and Blowhole

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A subtidal sea cave at the end of a tidal inlet/geo, the name 'The Crusie' refers to a prominent blow hole on the west side of the inlet.

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3.34 km

Dickmont's Den: Sea Cliffs and Inlet

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An inlet along the sea cliffs. 'Smuggler's cave can be seen on it's north side. The shore can be reached by the grassy slope at the far end of the inlet.

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3.45 km

Arbroath Red Sandstone Cliffs

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The red sandstone cliffs along from Arbroath make an interesting costal walk. The path is tarmac, and easy to follow, though there are still a couple of narrow sections to …

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6.68 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.14 km

2.93 km

576 m

Surfaces

5.85 km

470 m