Sandyhills To Kippford Coastal Walk
This coastal walk takes you from Sandyhills to Rockcliffe and Kippford in Dumfries and Galloway.
The route runs for a distance of about 6 miles along an undulating cliff top path. Along the way there's lovely beaches, interesting geology and some excellent coastal views to enjoy.
You can start the walk from the car park at Sandyhills Bay where there is a lovely beach. The route then heads south west to Torrs Hill and the Needles Eye Natural Arch. There are fine views over the bay from the top of the hill.
You continue past Portling Bay, Brandy Cove, Port O' Warren Bay, Lagmuck Sands and Castle Point before coming to Rockcliffe. This National Trust owned area includes, beaches, wildflowers and wonderful views to Rough Island and across the Solway Firth. From here you continue north to the finish point with more fine views across the estuary of the River Urr to enjoy.
Sandyhills To Kippford Coastal Walk Ordnance Survey Map 
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Photos
The beach at Sandyhills
Torrs Hill looking towards Sandyhills Bay
Needles Eye natural arch
Brandy Cove
Cliffs at Portling Bay
Cliffs at Port O' Warren Bay
Small bay near Castle Point. The view is taken from the coastal path. When the tide is full the sea comes up to the area of pebbles. Across Rough Firth, one can see Almorness Point.
Kippford