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Bow Fiddle Rock – Bow Fiddle Rock loop from Portknockie

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Bow Fiddle Rock – Bow Fiddle Rock loop from Portknockie

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Bow Fiddle Rock – Bow Fiddle Rock loop from Portknockie

02:04

7.78km

80m

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: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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451 m

Portknockie Harbour

Highlight • Structure

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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1.09 km

Bow Fiddle Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Certainly the most conspicuous and dramatic object on the Moray coast, Bow Fiddle Rock is an icon. Steeply folded layers of Cullen quartzite form a natural, idiosyncratic arch of staggering …

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1.73 km

Bow Fiddle Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

A good path with some interesting costal features. There are steps towards the cliffs, easily climbed with no danger. Good views back to Cullen once at the top.

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1.93 km

Jenny's Well

Highlight • Natural

3.60 km

Cullen Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

This footbridge was opened to the public in Oct 2016 - see newsroom.moray.gov.uk/news/ribbon-cut-on-new-cullen-footbridge - and has replaced the previous 90-year-old bridge.

PS: the photo of the (reflection of) the viaduct, …

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3.65 km

Cullen Beach and Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural

Cullen has a great sandy beach with some interesting rock formations. Do try Cullen Skink, a soup based around smoked haddock.

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4.38 km

Cullen Coastal Village and Beach

Highlight • Settlement

There's plenty to attract hikers to Cullen. This attractive seaside village is the end point of the Moray Coast Trail and boasts some glorious coastal walks. Be sure to try …

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6.63 km

Bow Fiddle Rock

Highlight • Beach

Bow Fiddle Rock and The Whalemouth are very impressive.

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7.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.32 km

1.88 km

1.66 km

1.30 km

424 m

179 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

2.13 km

1.85 km

309 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 22 June

26°C

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Comments

April 14, 2022,No. 16 | Cullen Bay & Portknockie Loop

No. 16 of my #100komootwanders_2022 challenge. 💛

Thursday 14th April 2022

Making the most of our time at the van in Banchory, Kaspar, kiddo and I decided to head an hours drive up North to enjoy this coastal circular route which links the fishing villages of Cullen and Portknockie via their scenic cliffs, which takes in and visits the impressive …

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Bow Fiddle Rock

Bow Fiddle Rock

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