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Sunnyside Beach – Findlater Castle loop from Cullen

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Sunnyside Beach – Findlater Castle loop from Cullen

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4.0

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Sunnyside Beach – Findlater Castle loop from Cullen

03:37

13.4km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.32 km

View of Port Long

Highlight • Beach

Very nice beach not far from Findlater Castle

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3.51 km

Tony Hetherington Memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

Appreciation of the amazing achievement of the builder of this stone staircase

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5.21 km

Charlie's Cave

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Info about a deserter from the French Navy who lived here for 13 years after WW1 in a self-built hut

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5.95 km

Sunnyside Beach

Highlight • Beach

Park at carpark for Findlater Castle head to the shore down the path from the cliff top. Lovely sandy beach.

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6.38 km

Findlater Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

There is a small car park which allows easy access to the castle after just a short walk. The cliffs are steep and care is needed around the castle and …

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7.70 km

The dovecot which was associated with the nearby Findlater Castle can be easily reached following the path which branches off the main path to the coast. The dovecot was restored to preserve it and is a classic beehive design.

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8.06 km

Findlater Castle Car Park

Highlight • Parking

The sign on the road that points to this parking lot on a farm can only be seen quite late...

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.07 km

4.72 km

3.40 km

180 m

Surfaces

5.97 km

5.08 km

1.67 km

564 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

20°C

7°C

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Sunnyside Beach – Findlater Castle loop from Cullen

View of Port Long

Cullen Coast View

Tony Hetherington Memorial

Charlie's Cave

Sunnyside Beach

Findlater Castle

Findlater Dovecot

Findlater Castle Car Park

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