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Adie
June 7, 2023
Hiking
Puffin Cove is an absolute must visit between the months of April and August. This is when puffins, razorbills and a variety of other seabirds come to breed. The cove is home to the UK’s largest puffin colony, with some 3,500 pairs of puffins being recorded in 2019.
Draf
June 2, 2025
Hiking
According to other sources, they blocked off the site after a woman broke her ankle and the rescue operation disturbed the puffins.
Miri
June 7, 2026
Hiking
Also as of June 2026, Puffin Cove was accessible without any problems.
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29.3km
07:53
360m
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Hike the challenging 18.2-mile Melvich Beach to Sandside Harbour coast path, featuring dramatic Scottish scenery and Puffin Cove.
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00:32
50m
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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01:14
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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