Cullen Coastal Walk and Viaduct
Moray
Dog friendly and endlessly varied, this Moray coast classic drops from Cullen Square to Seatown beach, follows the shore past the Three Kings sea stacks to Bow Fiddle Rock, climbs into Portknockie for views along the cliffs, then returns along the bed of the disused Cullen to Portknockie railway and across the landmark viaduct high above town. The beach section is broad and firm, the cliff top path has benches and sea views throughout, and the viaduct is a striking late Victorian arch.
Dogs can be off the lead on the beach and cliff path where they are under good control, and Cullen is a notably dog welcoming village with several pubs accepting them indoors. Keep dogs on the lead on the short road sections through Seatown and Portknockie and near the farmland above Bow Fiddle Rock. There is a risk of steep drops on the clifftop sections, so keep younger or bouncier dogs close by. Parking is plentiful in Cullen Square with public toilets a minute away.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 7.7 km (4.8 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 hr
- Walk Type
- Coastal, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- High
- Livestock Risk
- Low
- Facilities
- Toilets, cafes, pubs, fish and chip shops and ice cream parlours in Cullen; ice cream and a pub in Portknockie.
- Parking
- Free parking in Cullen Square and along the seafront (capacity around 40); paid car park at the beach at busy times.
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All dog friendly stays in MorayFrequently Asked Questions
Is Cullen Coastal Walk and Viaduct dog friendly?
Cullen Coastal Walk and Viaduct earns a 9 out of 10 for dog friendliness, and it really does deliver on that score. The route combines a broad, firm beach, open clifftop paths and a dramatic Victorian viaduct return, and Cullen itself is a notably welcoming village with several pubs that accept dogs indoors.
Can dogs be off lead at Cullen Coastal Walk and Viaduct?
Dogs can be off the lead on the beach and clifftop path, provided they are under good control. You'll need to put them back on the lead for the short road sections through Seatown and Portknockie and near the farmland above Bow Fiddle Rock.
What should I know before visiting Cullen Coastal Walk and Viaduct with my dog?
The clifftop sections have some steep drops, so it's worth keeping younger or more excitable dogs close by on those stretches. Parking is free and plentiful at Cullen Square, with public toilets just a minute away, and there are cafes, pubs and fish and chip shops in Cullen if you want to make a day of it.
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