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Rockcliffe Beach – Castlehill Point loop from Dalbeattie

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Rockcliffe Beach – Castlehill Point loop from Dalbeattie

Hard

5.0

(2)

7

hikers

Rockcliffe Beach – Castlehill Point loop from Dalbeattie

06:57

25.5km

370m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

6.37 km

Kippford Waterfront

Highlight • River

Attractive coastal village, ideal coffee stop.

Tip by

2

8.24 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

9.81 km

Nelson's Grave

Highlight • Monument

Nelson’s Grave and information board

Tip by

4

10.1 km

Castlehill Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Castlehill Point is located on the mouth of the Rough Firth and provides superb sea views out to Ardwell Island and all along the coast. If you visit in the …

Tip by

5

10.7 km

Clifftop Path with Views of the Solway Firth

Highlight • Beach

A well- made path follows the clifftops right along this section of coast and offers great views out over the Solway towards England

Tip by

6

11.4 km

Gutcher's Isle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Gutcher’s Isle information board and house ruin

Tip by

7

11.4 km

Bogle Hole Cove

Highlight • Beach

Bogle Hole is a breathtaking secluded cove situated nearby to Gutcher's Isle and Bells Isle. If you have time, wander down onto the sand and explore this rocky breach.

Tip by

17.6 km

Fairgirth Wood

Forest

9

22.8 km

Dalbeattie Heart Stane

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful pit stop on the 7Stanes MTB trail. Rocks to sit on and views to enjoy.

No great skills are needed to make it this far.

Tip by

B

25.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

9.54 km

2.76 km

2.40 km

263 m

124 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

5.63 km

3.30 km

3.11 km

521 m

500 m

263 m

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

4°C

94 %

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