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Hawthorn Tree at Shell Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Kippford

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Colvend And Southwick

Hawthorn Tree at Shell Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Kippford

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5.0

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Hawthorn Tree at Shell Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Kippford

00:40

2.64km

10m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

319 m

The Anchor Pub

Highlight • Pub

the Anchor is a good little pub in a great location right on the water front. Grab the tables on the wall by the water for the most atmospheric pints!

Tip by

2

388 m

Kippford Estuary

Highlight • Beach

Fantastic stretch of running along the estuary of the river Urr in the charming little village of Kippford.

Tip by

3

1.32 km

Hawthorn Tree at Shell Beach

Highlight • Beach

This knarled, windblown old hawthorn tree grows out of the shell beach and is such a spectacular sight that it was voted as British tree of the year in 2021

Tip by

4

2.18 km

Kippford Waterfront

Highlight • River

Attractive coastal village, ideal coffee stop.

Tip by

B

2.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.72 km

907 m

Surfaces

1.70 km

907 m

< 100 m

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Monday 22 June

24°C

16°C

21 %

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