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Bow Fiddle Rock – Bow Fiddle Rock loop from Rathven

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Bow Fiddle Rock – Bow Fiddle Rock loop from Rathven

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4.5

(17)

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Bow Fiddle Rock – Bow Fiddle Rock loop from Rathven

05:13

19.8km

180m

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: May 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.36 km

Findochty Harbour

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The coast around Findochty is magnificently rugged, making for some wonderful walks in fair weather and dramatic hikes when the wind is up and the waves crash agains the stacks, …

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3.54 km

Moray Coast Trail

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In this area, the coast is really worth seeing!

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4.15 km

Bow Fiddle Rock

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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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7.90 km

Preacher’s Cave

Cave Entrance

9.34 km

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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10.1 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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12.6 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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13.6 km

Portknockie Harbour

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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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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

5.68 km

4.57 km

1.66 km

1.33 km

566 m

Surfaces

8.42 km

4.17 km

4.05 km

2.29 km

880 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 24 June

21°C

12°C

17 %

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Findochty Harbour

Moray Coast Trail

View of the Moray Coast

Bow Fiddle Rock

Cullen Footbridge

Cullen Coastal Village and Beach

Bow Fiddle Rock

Portknockie Harbour

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