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Slains And Collieston

Sand Loch – Collieston Beach loop from Collieston

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United Kingdom

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Aberdeenshire

Slains And Collieston

Sand Loch – Collieston Beach loop from Collieston

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Sand Loch – Collieston Beach loop from Collieston

00:57

3.47km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. 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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24 m

Forvie Centre

Highlight • Structure

Forvie Nature Reserve is a large area of sand dune, beach and mud flats on the river Ythan and the North Sea. It's an important area for sea birds and seals, both of which you can see all year.
The visitor centre has lots of information about this habitat and the wildlife you are likely to see. There are also toilets here.

Tip by

41 m

Forvie National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre

Highlight • River

Public toilets are available here as well as lots of great info on the local nature reserve

Tip by

624 m

Sand Loch

Highlight • Lake

A small loch situated in the dunes on the Nature Reserve.

Tip by

1.90 km

View of Gardenstown and Sundial

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.34 km

Collieston Beach

Highlight • Settlement

Collieston is a small, sandy beach nestled within the fishing harbor. It formed in the 19th century when breakwaters were added to the harbor, leading to the build up of sediment. The beach is sheltered by the natural harbor and the protective harbor wall, making the water calm and peaceful.

Tip by

2.59 km

Slains Kirk and Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

A church has been present here since the fifth century, attributed to St. Ternan. Over the centuries, the church has remained a central point for the community. The current church, constructed in 1805, replaced an earlier one located on the same site. Built with solid stone walls and a pitched, slated roof, the property is now a Category B-listed building.

Tip by

3.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.48 km

972 m

505 m

498 m

Surfaces

1.32 km

1.19 km

505 m

416 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

18°C

13°C

16 %

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Sand Loch – Collieston Beach loop from Collieston

Forvie Centre

Forvie National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre

Sand Loch

View of Gardenstown and Sundial

Collieston Beach

Slains Kirk and Cemetery

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