View from St Ninian's Cave – St Ninian's Cave and Beach loop from Burrow Head

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View from St Ninian's Cave – St Ninian's Cave and Beach loop from Burrow Head

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View from St Ninian's Cave – St Ninian's Cave and Beach loop from Burrow Head

01:56

7.41km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Camper Parking

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380 m

View from The Wicker Man Filming Location

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycle through a caravan park to the headland which was the location for the closing scene from the 1973 cult film The Wicker Man. Apparently there are still two stumps concreted in, but I didn't find them.

Tip by

385 m

Overnight Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

754 m

The Wicker Man Plaque

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

3.60 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

3.71 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.

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7.41 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.87 km

1.54 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

11°C

5°C

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View from St Ninian's Cave – St Ninian's Cave and Beach loop from Burrow Head

View from The Wicker Man Filming Location

Overnight Shelter

The Wicker Man Plaque

View from St Ninian's Cave

St Ninian's Cave and Beach

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