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Dunbuy Island Sea Arch – New Slains Castle loop from Bullers of Buchan

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Dunbuy Island Sea Arch – New Slains Castle loop from Bullers of Buchan

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4.6

(14)

80

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Dunbuy Island Sea Arch – New Slains Castle loop from Bullers of Buchan

02:26

9.10km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.78 km

Dunbuy Island Sea Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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2

1.78 km

Buchan Coastal Path: Slains Castle to Dunbuy Island

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A picturesque stretch of the coastal path between Slains Castle and Dunbuy Island.

Rocky coves and swooping seabirds galore.

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3

3.17 km

Panoramic View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

3.26 km

Slains Castle and the Bullers of Buchan Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

3.45 km

New Slains Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great views over the water, can't imagine how stunning this place would have been in it's day.

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6

3.80 km

View of Slains Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this vantage point, you’re treated to a stunning view of Slains Castle, a dramatic ruin perched on a cliffside near Cruden Bay. It was originally constructed in the 16th …

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7

4.48 km

Forest Path to the Cliff Path

Highlight • Trail

8

6.62 km

Slains Castle Car Park

Highlight • Parking

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

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B

9.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

1.65 km

1.31 km

771 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.60 km

1.47 km

1.20 km

535 m

308 m

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Comments

August 14, 2022,Cliff Formation – Slain's Castle Loop, last 1.5 miles road walk

Would not recommend the last leg of this "loop" especially if walking with a dog, you walk down the main road with a speed limit of 60

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