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Colvend And Southwick

Rockcliffe, Castlehill Point & Dalbeattie Forest loop

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Colvend And Southwick

Rockcliffe, Castlehill Point & Dalbeattie Forest loop

Moderate

4.8

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hikers

Rockcliffe, Castlehill Point & Dalbeattie Forest loop

03:58

14.7km

180m

Hiking

Embark on the Rockcliffe, Castlehill Point & Dalbeattie Forest loop, a moderate hike spanning 9.1 miles (14.7 km) with an elevation gain of 602 feet (184 metres), typically completed in 3 hours and 57 minutes. This route offers a captivating blend of coastal vistas and tranquil woodlands. You will hike…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.82 km

Castlehill Point

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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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3.11 km

Bogle Hole Cove

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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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6.45 km

View of the Solway Firth Coast

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Gorgeous views up and down the southern Scotland coast.

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10.1 km

Dalbeattie Forest

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Dalbeattie is a beautiful forest made up of a mix of deciduous woodland and conifer forest.

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14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.79 km

5.05 km

2.07 km

500 m

316 m

Surfaces

8.27 km

5.22 km

500 m

316 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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8°C

36 %

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Castlehill Point

Bogle Hole Cove

View of the Solway Firth Coast

Dalbeattie Forest

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