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St Adamnan's Kirk Ruins – Hackley Bay loop from Forvie National Nature Reserve

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Slains And Collieston

St Adamnan's Kirk Ruins – Hackley Bay loop from Forvie National Nature Reserve

Easy

5.0

(3)

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St Adamnan's Kirk Ruins – Hackley Bay loop from Forvie National Nature Reserve

01:36

6.03km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.00 km

St Adamnan's Kirk Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can find the ruins of the old church of Forvie. The village was buried by a shifting dune in the 16th century.

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2.99 km

Hackley Bay

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful little sandy bay. The coastal path goes above it or you can descend into the bay.

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6.03 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

383 m

Surfaces

4.18 km

1.56 km

283 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

15°C

8°C

47 %

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Comments

July 15, 2023,Newburgh nature reserve - Hackley Bay

Fantastic walk through the sand dunes at the Sands of Forvie nature reserve. A great place to observe birds. The seals are better observed from the other side of the estuary. Although if the sea is calm, you may well see a few bobbing off the beach or in the estuary.
For a post walk coffee head to nearby Trellis …

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St Adamnan's Kirk Ruins – Hackley Bay loop from Forvie National Nature Reserve

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