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Colvend And Southwick

Castlehill Point – Kippford Waterfront loop from Rough Island

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Colvend And Southwick

Castlehill Point – Kippford Waterfront loop from Rough Island

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Castlehill Point – Kippford Waterfront loop from Rough Island

04:26

16.5km

200m

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: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 km

Nelson's Grave

Highlight • Monument

Nelson’s Grave and information board

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1.58 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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2.18 km

Clifftop Path with Views of the Solway Firth

Highlight • Beach

A well- made path follows the clifftops right along this section of coast and offers great views out over the Solway towards England

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2.87 km

Gutcher's Isle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Gutcher’s Isle information board and house ruin

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2.88 km

Bogle Hole Cove

Highlight • Beach

Bogle Hole is a breathtaking secluded cove situated nearby to Gutcher's Isle and Bells Isle. If you have time, wander down onto the sand and explore this rocky breach.

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13.9 km

Kippford Waterfront

Highlight • River

Attractive coastal village, ideal coffee stop.

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15.4 km

View of Grune Point and Grune Island Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

15.4 km

Mote of Mark Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Mote of Mark is a scenic hill near the village of Rockcliffe that overlooks the Rough Firth. Discover the ancient fort sat on the hill that dates back to the 5th and 6th centuries.

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

4.16 km

2.97 km

2.07 km

1.33 km

Surfaces

6.17 km

3.85 km

3.23 km

2.66 km

442 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

25°C

12°C

0 %

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Castlehill Point – Kippford Waterfront loop from Rough Island

Nelson's Grave

Castlehill Point

Clifftop Path with Views of the Solway Firth

Gutcher's Isle Ruins

Bogle Hole Cove

Kippford Waterfront

View of Grune Point and Grune Island Lighthouse

Mote of Mark Hillfort

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