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Fordyce, Sandend And District

Sunnyside Beach – Tony Hetherington Memorial loop from Sandend

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Fordyce, Sandend And District

Sunnyside Beach – Tony Hetherington Memorial loop from Sandend

Moderate

4.7

(10)

93

hikers

Sunnyside Beach – Tony Hetherington Memorial 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: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

8 m

Findlater Castle Car Park

Highlight • Parking

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

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2

366 m

Findlater Dovecot

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3

1.78 km

Sunnyside Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

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4

3.03 km

Tony Hetherington Memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5

4.23 km

Cullen Coast View

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

5.47 km

Cullen Coastal Village and Beach

Highlight • Settlement

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 …

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7

6.22 km

Portlong Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

8.48 km

Charlie's Cave

Highlight • Cave

Info about a deserter from the French Navy who lived here for 13 years after WW1 in a self-built hut

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10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.71 km

2.01 km

662 m

181 m

143 m

Surfaces

7.17 km

1.62 km

980 m

921 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 9 July

19°C

13°C

57 %

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