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This walk follows the coastline along the Moray Firth. The region contains some of the finest coastline in Scotland, and this walk offers a taster, with hidden sandy beaches, a ruined castle and lots of cliffs. Keep your eyes peeled on the waters too - the Moray Firth is famous for its dolphins and Minke whales. Sometimes they swim close to the coast, so there is a chance to spot them.
Start: Cullen, OS Grid: NJ511671End: Portsoy, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, OS Grid: NJ588661 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)
Gain (+/- 10%): 184m (604ft)
Total (+/- 10%): 375m (1232ft)
Loss (+/- 10%): 191m (628ft)
Max. Elevation: 60m (196ft)
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Take the bus to Cullen to start the walk.
Head down to the lighthouse for good views over Cullen Bay.
Walk past the caravan park heading east along the coast.
Walk out to the cliffs at Logie Head for views across the Moray Firth. It's a popular spot for rock climbers too.
Follow the coastline to this beautiful sandy beach. Perfect for a tea stop (if you brought a Thermos).
This ruined castle sits right on the coast. Well worth exploring: www.findlater.org.uk/Castle.htm
Pass through the village of Sandend. There is a distillery here too; the whole region around Speyside is famous for its whisky.
More climbers to be found at Redhythe Point, no doubt.
Finish the walk in Portsoy, where you can catch the bus back home.
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