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Portsoy To Cullen Coastal Walk

6.65 miles (10.7 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk takes you along the Moray Firth coast from Portsoy To Cullen.
The scenic walk takes you along a splendid cliff top path for a distance of just under 7 miles. Along the way there are pretty beaches, wonderful rock formations and splendid sea views to enjoy.
The route starts off at the attractive harbour in the town of Portsoy. You then follow the coastal path west to Sandend Bay where there is a pretty, secluded beach.
You continue west to Carthie Point where there are some natural arches and the photogenic Findlater Castle. The striking 13th century castle ruins are located in a wonderful cliff top location just over half way along the route.
From the castle you continue to Logie Head before descending into Cullen where you finish at the harbour.
In Cullen you can pick up the Moray Coast Trail to extend your walk. The waymarked long distance trail can be followed west on the Buckie to Findochty and Cullen Coastal Walk.

Portsoy To Cullen Coastal Walk OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Portsoy To Cullen Coastal Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

In Portsoy you can also try the Portsoy Railway Walk. This short walk takes you along the old railway line to the Loch of Soy where there's some pleasant waterside footpaths.

Photos

Portsoy Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 2442649

Portsoy Harbour

Coast near Portsoy - geograph.org.uk - 4004950

Coast near Portsoy

Redhythe Point near Portsoy - geograph.org.uk - 351239

The inlet is at Redhythe Point, West Head near Portsoy. It appears that this a popular area with Rock Climbers.

Red Haven - geograph.org.uk - 4175509

Red Haven

Sandend Bay - geograph.org.uk - 854860

A view of Sandend Bay from the WWII defences

Garron Point - geograph.org.uk - 4440095

Garron Point

Findlater Castle - geograph.org.uk - 4439793

Findlater Castle

Cullen Harbour ^ beach - geograph.org.uk - 3532457

Cullen Harbour beach

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