View of Machrie Bay – King's Cave loop from Shiskine

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View of Machrie Bay – King's Cave loop from Shiskine

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View of Machrie Bay – King's Cave loop from Shiskine

03:04

11.4km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.90 km

Hut Circle Tor-Na-Ha

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Steep in places could be a bit tricky, a lovely walk with beautiful stunning views.

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3.63 km

View of Machrie Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely singletrack walking with great views.

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5.07 km

Pebble Beach Path

Highlight • Beach

5.26 km

King's Cave

Highlight • Cave

Legend has it that Robert the Bruce sheltered in the King’s Cave before the Battle of Bannockburn. As he sat, the King saw a spider trying to build a web …

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5.38 km

View of King's Cave Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fine view across the bay to Drumadoon Sill with it's hill fort.

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6.56 km

The Doon Iron Age Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

A fine viewpoint towards the Kings Cave. The hillfort is quite rough ground but easily reached.

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7.66 km

View of Blackwaterfoot Beach

Highlight • Beach

8.42 km

Blackwaterfoot Caves and Rock Formation

Highlight • Cave

11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

4.18 km

963 m

372 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

3.19 km

1.03 km

981 m

794 m

423 m

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View of Machrie Bay – King's Cave loop from Shiskine

Hut Circle Tor-Na-Ha

View of Machrie Bay

Pebble Beach Path

King's Cave

View of King's Cave Bay

The Doon Iron Age Fort

View of Blackwaterfoot Beach

Blackwaterfoot Caves and Rock Formation

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