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King's Cave – View of Blackwaterfoot Beach loop from Blackwaterfoot

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King's Cave – View of Blackwaterfoot Beach loop from Blackwaterfoot

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King's Cave – View of Blackwaterfoot Beach loop from Blackwaterfoot

00:50

7.20km

60m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

88 m

Blackwater Bakehouse Self-Serve Bread Shed

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious bread and cakes from a self-service cabinet. Just up a wee lane next to the "On a Roll" take away.

Tip by

2

481 m

Blackwaterfoot Caves and Rock Formation

Highlight • Cave

3

2.34 km

The Doon Iron Age Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

A fine viewpoint towards the Kings Cave. The hillfort is quite rough ground but easily reached.

Tip by

4

2.92 km

Fossil Footprints

Highlight • Historical Site

5

3.64 km

King's Cave

Highlight • Cave

Legend has it that Robert the Bruce sheltered in the King’s Cave before the Battle of Bannockburn. As he sat, the King saw a spider trying to build a web …

Tip by

6

4.70 km

King’s Caves

Highlight • Cave

7

6.05 km

View of Blackwaterfoot Beach

Highlight • Beach

B

7.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

1.97 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.21 km

1.96 km

1.80 km

730 m

505 m

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Thursday 17 September

17°C

12°C

98 %

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