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Moray Coastal Cycle Route – Bow Fiddle Rock loop from Cullen

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Moray Coastal Cycle Route – Bow Fiddle Rock loop from Cullen

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Moray Coastal Cycle Route – Bow Fiddle Rock loop from Cullen

02:31

34.0km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.0 km for 163 m

After 21.5 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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21.5 km

Speyside Way Start (Buckie)

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Or the destination, depending on where you start

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26.9 km

This is a easy to pedal long distance coastal path taking in the fishing village dotted along Morayshire's coastline. The terrain unlike the Highlands is mainly agricultural with a rolling landscape. There are many local attractions along the way. Cullen has a fab beach plus a really nice cafe, Buckie has the Bijou Cafe to forget Spey Bay where the Scottish Dolphin Centre is located.Stop at any of the local villages & try the fish and chips (you won't be disappointed). For Mountain Bikers, there's the Moray Monster Trails at Fochabers. There's a great selection of Trails from gentle to proper Gnarly! The biggest attraction of this route are the vast far reaching sea views, where you can spot, Dolphins, Basking Sharks, Seals including a vast array of seabirds including Osprey!

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29.2 km

Portknockie Harbour

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Portknockie is undoubtedly most famous for the staggering natural architecture of Bow Fiddle Rock. However, the entire coastline around the village is sumptuously rugged, with rocky coves and jagged skerries braving the assault of the churning tides. It is also a prime location for spotting the Moray bottlenose dolphins.

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29.9 km

Bow Fiddle Rock

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Certainly the most conspicuous and dramatic object on the Moray coast, Bow Fiddle Rock is an icon. Steeply folded layers of Cullen quartzite form a natural, idiosyncratic arch of staggering beauty. From certain angles, it's easy to see how the formation earned its bow and fiddle moniker. When waves crash below a moody sky and fulmars circle above, there are few finer scenes on the Scottish coast.

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33.2 km

View of Cullen and Cullen Viaduct

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33.6 km

View of Cullen and the viaduct

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33.8 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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33.9 km

Bike Repair Station

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Permanent set of tools and pump next to the bus stop.

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34.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.19 km

9.01 km

5.82 km

5.69 km

3.79 km

463 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

10.4 km

8.09 km

2.83 km

1.18 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

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Speyside Way Start (Buckie)