Stunning views on this safe and easy Walk along the cliffs to Dunskey Castle. The walk is fenced off to your right as there are sheer drips but the path is very safe. Dog and kid friendly. The path leads to Dunskey Castle where you can continue past and take the lower path back to Portpatrick.

Anne McI

October 25, 2021

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Stairs from the town bring you to a short, safe cliff walk leading to Dunskey Castle. The path can be narrow in places.

Anne McI

October 25, 2021

Hiking

Steps from the town take you along a safe, and fairly flat cliff path to the castle.

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3. Dunseverick Castle Ruins – Dunskey Castle Ruins loop from Portpatrick

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Distance 211 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Saturday 14 March

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Location: Portpatrick, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Clifftop Walk to Dunskey Castle

1. Dunskey Castle loop from Portpatrick

2. Dunseverick Castle Ruins – Dunskey Castle Ruins loop from Lieutenant Commander M D Wanklyn VC, DSO Memorial

3. Dunseverick Castle Ruins – Dunskey Castle Ruins loop from Portpatrick

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