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Aberdeenshire

Slains And Collieston

Forvie Nature reserve to Old Slain's Castle loop – Forvie National Nature Reserve

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Slains And Collieston

Forvie Nature reserve to Old Slain's Castle loop – Forvie National Nature Reserve

Moderate

hikers

Forvie Nature reserve to Old Slain's Castle loop – Forvie National Nature Reserve

04:08

15.6km

160m

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: June 8, 2024

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4.67 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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5.65 km

Hackley Bay

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

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8.38 km

Collieston Beach

Highlight • Settlement

Collieston is a small, sandy beach nestled within the fishing harbor. It formed in the 19th century when breakwaters were added to the harbor, leading to the build up of …

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8.63 km

Slains Kirk and Cemetery

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A church has been present here since the fifth century, attributed to St. Ternan. Over the centuries, the church has remained a central point for the community. The current church, …

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10.8 km