Castlehill Point – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Kippford

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Colvend And Southwick

Castlehill Point – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Kippford

Moderate

4.5

(11)

137

hikers

Castlehill Point – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Kippford

02:30

9.41km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.03 km

Kippford Waterfront

Highlight • River

Attractive coastal village, ideal coffee stop.

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1.88 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

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3.86 km

Stream and Wooden Bridge by the Lake

Highlight • Bridge

Great little stream with a bridge over it

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4.59 km

Nelson's Grave

Highlight • Monument

Nelson’s Grave and information board

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4.88 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 …

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6.67 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.

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7.38 km

Jubilee Path Through the Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This well made path through beautiful deciduous woodland links Rockcliffe to Kipford and makes for very pleasant walking

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9.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

2.71 km

699 m

Surfaces

4.00 km

2.00 km

1.47 km

1.36 km

586 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 21 October

10°C

4°C

20 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

May 31, 2024,Kippford to Castle Point ( and back)

Parked at Kippford and walked with Allison ( the Boss) to Rockcliffe then onto the headland it's a fabulous walk and the weather was great 👍👍

April 17, 2025,Castlehill Point – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Kippford

Lovely walk mix of surfaces some rocky sections amazing views and worth the trek to castle point - the 1/2 mile signpost underestimates the distance in my view!! Enjoy a well deserved ice cream at the ark in Kippford.