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Royal Burgh Of Arbroath

Carnoustie Beach – East Haven Coastal Path loop from Arbroath

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Royal Burgh Of Arbroath

Carnoustie Beach – East Haven Coastal Path loop from Arbroath

Hard

3.0

(2)

hikers

Carnoustie Beach – East Haven Coastal Path loop from Arbroath

05:55

23.2km

70m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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649 m

Bench With View of Arbroath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Almost there! Take a minute to rest before the final push to Arbroath. Lovely view across the beach to the town.

Tip by

10.5 km

Carnoustie Beach is situated in the small town of Carnoustie, just outside of Dundee in Scotland. Take a seat on the waterfront with an ice cream from one of the nearby cafés and enjoy the wonderful views out to the North Sea.

Tip by

10.8 km

Carnoustie Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sign for possible algae buildup around the beach

Tip by

11.3 km

Carnoustie Coastal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

A paved pathway will lead you along the waterfront at Carnoustie where you will be afforded some soaring views across the coast and out to the North Sea.

Tip by

15.9 km

East Haven Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely place to sit and rest (if this is the midpoint of a return)

Tip by

16.1 km

Easthaven Beach and Historic Fishing Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely little village, clean and beautiful beach for paddle boarding or kayaking

Tip by

16.1 km

East Haven Coastal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

A beautiful stretch along the North Sea. You can enjoy it in peace as the gravel path is far away from the noise of any traffic. The path leads through wonderful nature which has been moulded by its proximity to the crashing sea.

Tip by

23.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

3.62 km

3.22 km

1.17 km

243 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

6.54 km

3.56 km

1.57 km

473 m

225 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

15°C

8°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Carnoustie Beach – East Haven Coastal Path loop from Arbroath

Keptie Water Tower and Pond

Bench With View of Arbroath

Carnoustie Beach

Carnoustie Beach

Carnoustie Coastal Path

East Haven Cove

Easthaven Beach and Historic Fishing Village

East Haven Coastal Path

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