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St Combs to Rattray Head

St Combs

Extending south from St Combs is a vast system of dunes and a huge sandy beach, stretching all the way to Peterhead. The southern stretch is backed by a major gas terminal, but as far as Rattray Head the hinterland is the Strathbeg Nature Reserve; it makes a great one-way walk.

Terrain - Most of the distance is across sandy beach, with a detour inland across dunes and beside a lagoon which can be wet.

Grade 1

Distance 6.5km (4 miles)

Ascent 60m (197ft)