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Fordyce, Sandend And District

Sandend Beach – Findlater Castle loop from Sandend

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Fordyce, Sandend And District

Sandend Beach – Findlater Castle loop from Sandend

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4.9

(9)

32

hikers

Sandend Beach – Findlater Castle loop from Sandend

01:25

5.06km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

25 m

Sandend Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful little beach

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2

2.48 km

Findlater Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great viewpoint ruined castle right on the cliff edge. Some rooms still visible, but take care it's not an easy path and walls look cracked. Gives you a good insight into what it have been like to live in.

Tip by

3

3.31 km

Findlater Castle Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Free parking, approx. 1km walk to the Castle.

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B

5.06 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.79 km

1.94 km

216 m

122 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

1.94 km

430 m

122 m

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