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The Needle's Eye Sea Arch – Der Deil's Heid Sea Stack Runde von Arbroath

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The Needle's Eye Sea Arch – Der Deil's Heid Sea Stack Runde von Arbroath

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February 14, 2026

The Needle's Eye Sea Arch – Der Deil's Heid Sea Stack Runde von Arbroath

Moderate

02:13

8.27km

3.7km/h

100m

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Overview

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.77 km

The Needle's Eye Sea Arch

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Needle's Eye is an impressive sea arch, once the entrance to a cave before its collapse. Historically the sea level was much higher here and the cave would have looked out onto a beach.

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1.83 km

Mermaid's Kirk Cove

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Mermaid‘s Kirk is accessible by foot and by boat from the sea. It is located below the Cliff Trail and just left of the Needle‘s Eye.

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1.93 km

The Crusie Sea Cave and Blowhole

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A subtidal sea cave at the end of a tidal inlet/geo, the name 'The Crusie' refers to a prominent blow hole on the west side of the inlet.

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2.16 km

Dickmont's Den: Sea Cliffs and Inlet

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An inlet along the sea cliffs. 'Smuggler's cave can be seen on it's north side. The shore can be reached by the grassy slope at the far end of the inlet.

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2.73 km