From the B9031, head towards the coast in the direction of the RSPD (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) and the Nature Centre (there’s also Northfield) to reach the car park. You’ll need to walk 2.7 km along a small road that passes through a farm and ends in a dirt track. There are signposts all the way. You can shorten the walk by returning via the RSPD signpost after Troup Head towards the car park.
Troup Head
It’s a superb walk for birdwatching on the cliffs. At the various viewpoints, there are gates allowing you to get closer to the cliff edge. However, it can be dangerous, especially if you’re afraid of heights.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 2.82 mi -
Average duration: 1h 45 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 535 ft -
Descent: - 600 ft -
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Highest point: 495 ft -
Lowest point: 177 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
Aberdeenshire -
Start/End: N 57.687586° / W 2.29953° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 495 ft - Car park
- 1 : mi 0.59 - alt. 243 ft - Coastal viewpoint
- 2 : mi 0.66 - alt. 289 ft - Troup Head
- 3 : mi 0.73 - alt. 341 ft - Troup Head
- 4 : mi 0.79 - alt. 302 ft - Gannet viewing point
- 5 : mi 0.92 - alt. 302 ft - Gannet viewing point
- 6 : mi 1.51 - alt. 226 ft - Burnmouth, viewpoint
- S/E : mi 2.82 - alt. 430 ft - Car park
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Departure from Aberdeenshire
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