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Portknockie Harbour – Castle Hill Viewpoint loop from Cullen

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Portknockie Harbour – Castle Hill Viewpoint loop from Cullen

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Portknockie Harbour – Castle Hill Viewpoint loop from Cullen

00:41

9.77km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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130 m

The Yellow Deli

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic food stop, ideal for lunch or coffee, mainly takeaway but also some indoor seating.

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939 m

View of Cullen and Cullen Viaduct

Highlight • Beach

3.95 km

Portknockie is undoubtedly most famous for the staggering natural architecture of Bow Fiddle Rock. However, the entire coastline around the village is sumptuously rugged, with rocky coves and jagged skerries …

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8.69 km

Castle Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path to the castle hill is well maintained and easily accessed from the viaduct path.

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9.68 km

Bike Repair Station

Highlight • Cycleway

Permanent set of tools and pump next to the bus stop.

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9.76 km

Cullen Village and Cullen Skink

Highlight • Cafe

The picturesque seaside village of Cullen, where you can eat Cullen Skink at Lily's Kitchen Cafe, The Cullen Skink World Championship 2025 winner. Delicious!

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9.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.80 km

3.12 km

860 m

780 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.59 km

1.38 km

403 m

397 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

16°C

8°C

23 %

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Portknockie Harbour – Castle Hill Viewpoint loop from Cullen

The Yellow Deli

View of Cullen and Cullen Viaduct

Fishermen's Hall