View from St Ninian's Cave – St Ninian's Cave and Beach loop from Kidsdale Farm

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View from St Ninian's Cave – St Ninian's Cave and Beach loop from Kidsdale Farm

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View from St Ninian's Cave – St Ninian's Cave and Beach loop from Kidsdale Farm

03:25

12.9km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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789 m

Glen Plantation

Forest

1.29 km

View from St Ninian's Cave

Highlight • Beach

A view from inside St Ninian's Cave. Make sure to have a steady footwear for rocky and windy beach.

Tip by

1.40 km

St Ninian's Cave and Beach

Highlight • Cave

Part of the Wickerman was filmed here. Worth a visit, even if just to cool off in the sea after a ride.

Tip by

4.35 km

The Wicker Man Plaque

Highlight • Monument

The site where the burning man was pit in place is to the left.

Tip by

7.35 km

St Ninian's Cave

Highlight • Beach

A scene from the Wickerman was filmed here...it's also a great place for a wee swim and the pathway there is delightful 😀

Tip by

12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.85 km

4.30 km

1.47 km

1.32 km

Surfaces

5.52 km

4.20 km

2.32 km

651 m

255 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 19 October

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View from St Ninian's Cave – St Ninian's Cave and Beach loop from Kidsdale Farm

View from St Ninian's Cave

St Ninian's Cave and Beach

The Wicker Man Plaque

St Ninian's Cave

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