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Royal Burgh Of Arbroath

The Needle's Eye Sea Arch – Mermaid's Kirk Cove loop from Arbroath

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United Kingdom

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Aberdeenshire

Royal Burgh Of Arbroath

The Needle's Eye Sea Arch – Mermaid's Kirk Cove loop from Arbroath

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The Needle's Eye Sea Arch – Mermaid's Kirk Cove loop from Arbroath

00:48

7.74km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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2.05 km

Victoria Park Coastal Meadow

Highlight • Viewpoint

This park is more like a giant meadow. Bring a picnic and enjoy the sea view. Once a month there is a small market with local foods and products and even some live music.

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3.04 km

The Needle's Eye Sea Arch

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Needle's Eye is an impressive sea arch, once the entrance to a cave before its collapse. Historically the sea level was much higher here and the cave would have looked out onto a beach.

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3.09 km

Mermaid's Kirk Cove

Highlight • Natural

Mermaid‘s Kirk is accessible by foot and by boat from the sea. It is located below the Cliff Trail and just left of the Needle‘s Eye.

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3.20 km

The Crusie Sea Cave and Blowhole

Highlight • Cave

A subtidal sea cave at the end of a tidal inlet/geo, the name 'The Crusie' refers to a prominent blow hole on the west side of the inlet.

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3.42 km

Dickmont's Den: Sea Cliffs and Inlet

Highlight • Viewpoint

An inlet along the sea cliffs. 'Smuggler's cave can be seen on it's north side. The shore can be reached by the grassy slope at the far end of the inlet.

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3.76 km

the cliffs are busy normally, with some sections of the tarmac and hardpack gravel closed due to instability. proceed with caution and be respectful to other path users given the exposure they may face

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4.20 km

Arbroath Red Sandstone Cliffs

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The red sandstone cliffs along from Arbroath make an interesting costal walk. The path is tarmac, and easy to follow, though there are still a couple of narrow sections to …

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7.21 km

Arbroath Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

The small coastal town of Arbroath has a stunning old abbey to visit and is famous for its smokies: delicious smoked haddock that is still prepared like in the 1800s. …

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7.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.47 km

3.30 km

931 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.99 km

620 m

< 100 m

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The Needle's Eye Sea Arch – Mermaid's Kirk Cove loop from Arbroath

Victoria Park Coastal Meadow

The Needle's Eye Sea Arch

Mermaid's Kirk Cove

The Crusie Sea Cave and Blowhole

Dickmont's Den: Sea Cliffs and Inlet

View of the Red Cliffs

Arbroath Red Sandstone Cliffs

Arbroath Harbour

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