Slains Castle Car Park – Dunbuy Island Sea Arch loop from Cruden Bay

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Slains Castle Car Park – Dunbuy Island Sea Arch loop from Cruden Bay

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Slains Castle Car Park – Dunbuy Island Sea Arch loop from Cruden Bay

01:27

5.22km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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53 m

Slains Castle Car Park

Highlight • Parking

There is some free on street parking and a nice walk to Slains Castle

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Bullers of Buchan — Sea Cliffs and Rock Arch

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good size car park provides access to the Bullers. It is then a short walk along the sea cliffs to see the rock formations. Many sea birds can be …

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4.57 km

Dunbuy Island Sea Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not the best for kids / dogs, steep cliff edge.

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5.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

150 m

104 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

433 m

134 m

104 m

Elevation

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May 26, 2025,Puffins at Bullers of Buchan

Short coastal walk today, exploring the coastline near the Bullers of Buchan and spotting puffins.

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Slains Castle Car Park – Dunbuy Island Sea Arch loop from Cruden Bay

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Dunbuy Island Sea Arch

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