Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2025

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Bus stop

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50 m

Rockcliffe Beach

Highlight • Beach

Spectacular Rockcliffe beach set in the picturesque village of Rockcliffe. Go for a dip, grab an ice cream, or just take a seat and enjoy the views.

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111 m

Fern-Covered Path

Highlight • Trail

700 m

Jubilee Path Through the Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This well made path through beautiful deciduous woodland links Rockcliffe to Kipford and makes for very pleasant walking

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2.13 km

The Anchor Pub

Highlight • Pub

the Anchor is a good little pub in a great location right on the water front. Grab the tables on the wall by the water for the most atmospheric pints!

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2.28 km

Kippford Waterfront

Highlight • River

Attractive coastal village, ideal coffee stop.

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3.14 km

Hawthorn Tree at Shell Beach

Highlight • Beach

This knarled, windblown old hawthorn tree grows out of the shell beach and is such a spectacular sight that it was voted as British tree of the year in 2021

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4.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.06 km

1.94 km

420 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

1.94 km

420 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Rockcliffe Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Rockcliffe

Rockcliffe Beach

Fern-Covered Path

Jubilee Path Through the Woods

The Anchor Pub

Kippford Waterfront

Hawthorn Tree at Shell Beach

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