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Cullykhan Beach

Beach

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal, Caves, Cliffs

Walking, Wildlife Watching

Spring to Autumn

Photo: Colin Park via Geograph.org.uk

Cullykhan Bay is a sheltered sandy cove on the Aberdeenshire coast near Pennan, reached by a stepped path and a wooden walkway down from a small car park. Above the beach a grassy promontory called Castle Point carries the faint remains of an Iron Age fort, a later castle and an eighteenth-century g...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

2

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

1 day, 4 overnight

AC/DC Glamping, Bankhead Croft House

Nearest Hidden Gem 1

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Nearest Hidden Gem 3

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Cullykhan Beach?
Aberdeenshire's coastline holds this secluded cove on its northern edges near Pennan. Finding the shore requires descending a flight of steep steps cut into the cliffs.

What type of place is Cullykhan Beach?
Cullykhan Beach is a small sandy bay along the Aberdeenshire coast of Scotland.

When is the best time to visit Cullykhan Beach?
Spring through to autumn months offer the most reliable weather for walking along the surrounding trails. Checking the tide tables beforehand ensures you arrive when the sea retreats to expose the hidden caves.

What can you do at Cullykhan Beach?
Exploring deep rockpools and scrambling through a natural stone tunnel will occupy anyone looking for a coastal adventure. Birdwatchers frequently spot nesting razorbills, fulmars, and puffins on the sheer cliffs overlooking the sand.

How long should I spend at Cullykhan Beach?
Spending a couple of hours allows ample opportunity to fish from the rocks or trace the paths up onto the headland. Families often stay longer to enjoy a peaceful afternoon picnic on the soft sand when the sun shines.

Where do I park at Cullykhan Beach?
Vehicles can use the five available spaces nearby, providing one day and four overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Cullykhan Beach?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Cullykhan Beach, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Cullykhan Beach?
AC/DC Glamping and Bankhead Croft House provide two recorded overnight options in the wider vicinity. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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