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Colvend And Southwick

Rockcliffe Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Rough Island

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Colvend And Southwick

Rockcliffe Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Rough Island

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Rockcliffe Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Rough Island

01:28

5.45km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

768 m

Fern-Covered Path

Highlight • Trail

2

829 m

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.

Tip by

3

1.99 km

Hawthorn Tree at Shell Beach

Highlight • Beach

This knarled, windblown old hawthorn tree grows out of the shell beach and is such a spectacular sight that it was voted as British tree of the year in 2021

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4

2.84 km

Kippford Waterfront

Highlight • River

Attractive coastal village, ideal coffee stop.

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B

5.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

1.46 km

760 m

Surfaces

2.57 km

1.46 km

760 m

620 m

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Thursday 21 May

15°C

11°C

26 %

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