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Royal Burgh Of Arbroath

Light Cave – Arbroath Cliffs loop from Auchmithie

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Royal Burgh Of Arbroath

Light Cave – Arbroath Cliffs loop from Auchmithie

Moderate

5.0

(8)

19

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Light Cave – Arbroath Cliffs loop from Auchmithie

02:15

8.14km

150m

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: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.05 km

Seahills Farm Wildlife Habitat Areas

Nature Reserve

2

2.67 km

Light Cave

Highlight • Cave

The Light Cave is located just right of the Dark Cave. It also takes you to the beach „on the other side“. It is not accessible if the tide is high.

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3

2.74 km

Deil's Heid Cave

Highlight • Cave

One of the best caves along the Arbroath sea cliffs. In here is the Deil's chair, a rock formation shaped similar to a chair or plinth. Graffiti has marked a …

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4

3.24 km

Arbroath Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

The beach here is a long walk from the car park but is well worth it. The cliffs have a couple of the more impressive caves along the Arbroath coast.

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5

3.38 km

Carlingheugh Bay

Highlight • Cave

Along the Cliff Trail you will come to this stunning beach. You can either hike above it or directly at the shore. There are some interesting caves at the northern …

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6

3.74 km

Castle Gate Sea Arch

Highlight • Beach

A sea arch easily accessed from the beach just to the north. At low tide you can walk through to the adjoining beach.

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7

3.75 km

The Music Notes

Highlight • Monument

It‘s the theme from „Lord of the Dance“. Nobody knows who put the notes there.

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8

6.92 km

View of the Cliffs and Beach Near Arbroath

Highlight • Beach

B

8.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.58 km

559 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.61 km

278 m

253 m

< 100 m

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Monday 31 August

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12°C

68 %

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