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Cruggleton Castle Arch – Rigg Bay loop from Garlieston

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Cruggleton Castle Arch – Rigg Bay loop from Garlieston

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Cruggleton Castle Arch – Rigg Bay loop from Garlieston

02:33

9.81km

70m

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: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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143 m

Garlieston Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Great wee place. The hive and The Harbour great places to eat.

Tip by

4.35 km

View of Coastal Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

gap in the forest . and a wall to sit on. look for birds on the cliffs

Tip by

5.27 km

Cruggleton Castle Arch

Highlight • Historical Site

7.99 km

Rigg Bay

Highlight • Beach

There's no car park cafe or toilets . So very few people . Very peaceful . CHECK TIDE TIMES as it's flat and the tide comes in quickly

Tip by

9.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.39 km

2.89 km

772 m

690 m

Surfaces

5.66 km

2.60 km

927 m

365 m

180 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

8°C

51 %

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Cruggleton Castle Arch – Rigg Bay loop from Garlieston

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View of Coastal Cliffs

Cruggleton Castle Arch

Rigg Bay

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