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New Slains Castle – View of Slains Castle loop from Cruden Bay

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New Slains Castle – View of Slains Castle loop from Cruden Bay

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4.0

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New Slains Castle – View of Slains Castle loop from Cruden Bay

01:13

4.66km

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: August 20, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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759 m

Dunes Café

Highlight • Cafe

A great new Café by Port Errol harbour. Enjoy the stunning views over the beach with a delicious coffee. Serving breakfast and lunch. If you can't get a seat inside, enjoy a takeaway at one of the nearby picnic tables.

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2.52 km

Slains Castle and the Bullers of Buchan Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.27 km

New Slains Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great views over the water, can't imagine how stunning this place would have been in it's day.

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3.63 km

View of Slains Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this vantage point, you’re treated to a stunning view of Slains Castle, a dramatic ruin perched on a cliffside near Cruden Bay. It was originally constructed in the 16th …

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4.30 km

Forest Path to the Cliff Path

Highlight • Trail

4.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.23 km

1.62 km

755 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.08 km

1.11 km

633 m

408 m

271 m

144 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

15°C

9°C

42 %

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Comments

May 10, 2025,Cruden Bay

A short walk today from Cruden Bay. First we headed to the ruins of new Slain's Castle. These are always impressive to wander through. Stunning views over the sea. Then we headed towards Port Errol harbour to check out the new Harbour Dunes Café. It was very busy, so we opted to enjoy a takeaway at one of the many …

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New Slains Castle – View of Slains Castle loop from Cruden Bay

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Slains Castle and the Bullers of Buchan Gorge

New Slains Castle

View of Slains Castle

Forest Path to the Cliff Path

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