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Cullen Viaduct Walk

1.6 miles (2.5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk takes you along the old Moray Firth coast line in Cullen. The disused railway line is now a pleasant cycling and walking trail that can be followed to nearby Portknockie.
The flat multi user path runs for just over 1.5 miles, passing the photogenic Cullen Viaduct on the way. The impressive structure is one of the local highlights and often features in tourist guides and Scottish calendars. On the walk there's some excellent views of the surrounding coast and countryside.
You can turn the linear route into a longer circular walk on the Cullen to Portknockie Walk which follows the Moray Coast Trail along Cullen Bay and Beach.

Cullen Viaduct OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Cullen Viaduct Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To continue your walking in the area you could try the Cullen to Findlater Castle Walk which will take you east along the coast path to Findlater Castle. The photogenic castle dates back to the 14th century and is positioned in a dramatic coastal location. The Portsoy To Cullen Coastal Walk continues further east to Portsoy via the lovely secluded beach at Sandend Bay. Here you can also try the Portsoy Railway Walk. This short walk takes you along the old railway line to the Loch of Soy where there's some pleasant waterside footpaths.

Photos

Cullen Viaduct (geograph 3838958)

Cullen Viaduct. Cullen Railway Station and line was recommended for closure by Dr Beeching's report "The Reshaping of British Railways" and closed on 6 May 1968.

Cullen Railway Viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 3206611

Cullen Railway Viaduct. A category B listed structure with eight arches, built to carry a single track, constructed in 1884.

Viaduct, Cullen - geograph.org.uk - 3280691

On the Viaduct, Cullen. There's some nice views over the village from this elevated spot.

Moray Coast Railway - geograph.org.uk - 2744976

Moray Coast Railway

Cullen Railway Viaduct towers over the road bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3206580

Cullen Railway Viaduct towers over the road bridge

Looking West Over Cullen Railway Viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 3206596

Looking West Over Cullen Railway Viaduct

Moray Coast Railway - geograph.org.uk - 2745127

Moray Coast Railway

Walkers at Cullen - geograph.org.uk - 3682436

Walkers at Cullen

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GPS Files

GPX File

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