Rockcliffe Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Barnbarroch

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Colvend And Southwick

Rockcliffe Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Barnbarroch

Moderate

5.0

(5)

hikers

Rockcliffe Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Barnbarroch

03:50

14.0km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.88 km

Stream and Wooden Bridge by the Lake

Highlight • Bridge

Great little stream with a bridge over it

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8.65 km

Fern-Covered Path

Highlight • Trail

8.71 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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9.16 km

Mote of Mark Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Mote of Mark is a scenic hill near the village of Rockcliffe that overlooks the Rough Firth. Discover the ancient fort sat on the hill that dates back to the 5th and 6th centuries.

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9.17 km

View of Grune Point and Grune Island Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.2 km

View of Grange-over-Sands and Chapel Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a brilliant view point, but as of early 2024 the path from the east is still blocked by numerous fallen trees and has been for a long time. …

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11.1 km

Kippford Waterfront

Highlight • River

Attractive coastal village, ideal coffee stop.

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11.2 km

The Anchor Pub

Highlight • Pub

the Anchor is a good little pub in a great location right on the water front. Grab the tables on the wall by the water for the most atmospheric pints!

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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