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United Kingdom

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Fordyce, Sandend And District

Findlater Dovecot – Sunnyside Beach loop from Sandend

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Fordyce, Sandend And District

Findlater Dovecot – Sunnyside Beach loop from Sandend

Moderate

4.7

(9)

hikers

Findlater Dovecot – Sunnyside Beach loop from Sandend

02:55

10.7km

160m

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: February 20, 2026

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8 m

Findlater Castle Car Park

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The sign on the road that points to this parking lot on a farm can only be seen quite late...

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366 m

The dovecot which was associated with the nearby Findlater Castle can be easily reached following the path which branches off the main path to the coast. The dovecot was restored to preserve it and is a classic beehive design.

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1.78 km

Sunnyside Beach

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Park at carpark for Findlater Castle head to the shore down the path from the cliff top. Lovely sandy beach.

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3.03 km

Tony Hetherington Memorial

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Appreciation of the amazing achievement of the builder of this stone staircase

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4.23 km

Cullen Coast View

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5.47 km

Cullen Coastal Village and Beach

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There's plenty to attract hikers to Cullen. This attractive seaside village is the end point of the Moray Coast Trail and boasts some glorious coastal walks. Be sure to try out the famous Cullen Skink, a soup based around smoked haddock. Nearby Bow Fiddle Rock is an obvious highlight.

Inland, you can find a charming, wee hillwalk in the form of the Bin of Cullen, a prominent forested dome. The route to the top is straightforward, ideal for the whole family. From the top, you can enjoy sea views to the north and the enticing profile of the distant Cairngorms to the south.

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