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Hopeman to Burghead Walk

2.1 miles (3.3 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk follows a section of the Moray Coast Trail from Hopeman to Burghead. Part of the route uses a dismantled railway line some of which can also be used for cycling. Along the way there's nice views of the beaches, harbours and sandstone rocks of the area.
The route runs for just over 2 miles on a fairly easy path. You can start off from the public sea front car park at Hopeman. Then pick up the trail and head west towards Cummingston where you will pass the Natural Arches.
The final section takes you past St Aethan's Well before coming to into Burghead where the walk finishes.
To continue your walking along the trail you can pick up the next leg on the Findhorn to Burghead Walk. The previous leg will take you from Hopeman to Lossiemouth.

Hopeman to Burghead Walk OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Hopeman to Burghead Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

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The beach at Hopeman - geograph.org.uk - 3893683

The beach at Hopeman

Hopeman Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 684589

Hopeman Harbour. The inner harbour seen here is well sheltered from the Moray Firth outside. Boats negotiate a 180 degree turn around the end of an inner wall to reach this part.

Coastal Route - geograph.org.uk - 2090024

Coastal Route

Cummingston Shore - geograph.org.uk - 2090046

Cummingston Shore

Disused railway near Burghead - geograph.org.uk - 80560

Disused railway near Burghead

St Aethans - geograph.org.uk - 2090252

St Aethans

Sandstone Pool at St Aethans - geograph.org.uk - 2090301

Sandstone Pool at St Aethans

Burghead Pictish Fort - geograph.org.uk - 1116143

Burghead Pictish. Fort Burghead's renowned whitewashed Pictish Fort which sits upon the end of Burghead Peninsula. Many Pictish artefacts have been found here in recent years and many visit the unique landmark. Viewed here from the South.

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