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Rockcliffe Beach – Castlehill Point loop from Dalbeattie

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Rockcliffe Beach – Castlehill Point loop from Dalbeattie

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Rockcliffe Beach – Castlehill Point loop from Dalbeattie

07:00

25.6km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.04 km

Moyle Wood

Forest

6.55 km

Kippford Waterfront

Highlight • River

Attractive coastal village, ideal coffee stop.

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8.42 km

Rockcliffe Beach

Highlight • Beach

Spectacular Rockcliffe beach set in the picturesque village of Rockcliffe. Go for a dip, grab an ice cream, or just take a seat and enjoy the views.

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9.98 km

Nelson's Grave

Highlight • Monument

Nelson’s Grave and information board

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10.3 km

Castlehill Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Castlehill Point is located on the mouth of the Rough Firth and provides superb sea views out to Ardwell Island and all along the coast. If you visit in the …

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10.9 km

Clifftop Path with Views of the Solway Firth

Highlight • Beach

A well- made path follows the clifftops right along this section of coast and offers great views out over the Solway towards England

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11.6 km

Gutcher's Isle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Gutcher’s Isle information board and house ruin

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11.6 km

Bogle Hole Cove

Highlight • Beach

Bogle Hole is a breathtaking secluded cove situated nearby to Gutcher's Isle and Bells Isle. If you have time, wander down onto the sand and explore this rocky breach.

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17.8 km

Fairgirth Wood

Forest

22.9 km

Dalbeattie Heart Stane

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful pit stop on the 7Stanes MTB trail. Rocks to sit on and views to enjoy.

No great skills are needed to make it this far.

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25.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

8.99 km

2.74 km

2.45 km

412 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

5.60 km

3.21 km

3.08 km

635 m

426 m

412 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

15°C

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Rockcliffe Beach – Castlehill Point loop from Dalbeattie

Kippford Waterfront

Rockcliffe Beach

Nelson's Grave

Castlehill Point

Clifftop Path with Views of the Solway Firth

Gutcher's Isle Ruins

Bogle Hole Cove

Dalbeattie Heart Stane

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