Cullen Footbridge – Portknockie Harbour loop from Portknockie

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Cullen Footbridge – Portknockie Harbour loop from Portknockie

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Cullen Footbridge – Portknockie Harbour loop from Portknockie

01:17

11.7km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.12 km

View of Cullen and Cullen Viaduct

Highlight • Beach

4.57 km

Rockpool Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The Rockpool Cafe is a modern bistro style cafe serving amazing seafood, breakfasts, lunch, drinks and cake.
Open Tue to Sun 10:00 - 16:00.

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6.93 km

Cullen Beach and Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural

Cullen has a great sandy beach with some interesting rock formations. Do try Cullen Skink, a soup based around smoked haddock.

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8.50 km

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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8.62 km

Cullen Beach Rock Formations

Highlight • Beach

9.19 km

Cullen Bay Beach

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful sweep of golden sand, flanked by steep cliffs with funky rock shapes at one end, and the cute town of Cullen to wander around too. A great place to be at sunset!

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11.2 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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