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Slains Castle Car Park – Dunbuy Island Sea Arch loop from Cruden Bay

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Slains Castle Car Park – Dunbuy Island Sea Arch loop from Cruden Bay

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4.5

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Slains Castle Car Park – Dunbuy Island Sea Arch loop from Cruden Bay

01:27

5.22km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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53 m

Slains Castle Car Park

Highlight • Parking

There is some free on street parking and a nice walk to Slains Castle

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2.84 km

Bullers of Buchan — Sea Cliffs and Rock Arch

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good size car park provides access to the Bullers. It is then a short walk along the sea cliffs to see the rock formations. Many sea birds can be …

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4.57 km

Dunbuy Island Sea Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not the best for kids / dogs, steep cliff edge.

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5.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.02 km

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

444 m

108 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

15°C

9°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

May 26, 2025,Puffins at Bullers of Buchan

Short coastal walk today, exploring the coastline near the Bullers of Buchan and spotting puffins.

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Slains Castle Car Park – Dunbuy Island Sea Arch loop from Cruden Bay

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Bullers of Buchan — Sea Cliffs and Rock Arch

Dunbuy Island Sea Arch

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