Ruins of a 16th-century fortress atop a cliff overlooking Cruden Bay, popular for hiking.
Great spot for a nice walk and stunning views. It's ruins so be very cautious about climbing...there are no rails and the floors are crumbling. Wouldn't let children run around without an adult. The cliffs are beautiful. We took the walking path back to town along cliffs, through woods and by a pretty bridge. A lovely excursion.
A beautiful setting with a castle ruins of a medieval castle. Incredible views and history before you. Pictures do not give scope and beauty of this place. No fee to enter and no parking fee (small parking area) with a half a mile walk on crushed seashells. No fence or barriers to keep anyone from falling.
Very cool place and so scenic. This is definitely a use at your own risk sort of place but it's worth it, just be cautious while wandering around. 10 minute walk from the parking area (which is free) to the castle ruins. I'd recommend looking into the history of the place as well.
A decent ruin to look around. A small carpark for about 20 cars available next to main road. About a 15 minute walk towards the castle that can be seen in distance. Beautiful scenery. Paths leading off, for coastal walks. Free. July 2024
Impressive ruins on a cliff. Steady level path from a very small and unlevel car park with is about 1/2 kilometre away (free). No entrance fee. It's in ruin because a long time ago the owner removed the roof so as not to have to pay tax. Interesting to explore. Ground in and around the castle can be very uneven. No entrance fee. Worth visiting!
Lovely walk and breathtaking location. It's possible to walk from the car park, see the castle fully and be back in your car within an hour. Watch out for the significant potholes as you drive into the car park. The path is flat and accessible for the majority of wheelchairs though you won't be able to access the castle itself if in a wheelchair.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Great spot for a nice walk and stunning views. It's ruins so be very cautious about climbing...there are no rails and the floors are crumbling. Wouldn't let children run around without an adult. The cliffs are beautiful. We took the walking path back to town along cliffs, through woods and by a pretty bridge. A lovely excursion.
A beautiful setting with a castle ruins of a medieval castle. Incredible views and history before you. Pictures do not give scope and beauty of this place. No fee to enter and no parking fee (small parking area) with a half a mile walk on crushed seashells. No fence or barriers to keep anyone from falling.
Very cool place and so scenic. This is definitely a use at your own risk sort of place but it's worth it, just be cautious while wandering around. 10 minute walk from the parking area (which is free) to the castle ruins. I'd recommend looking into the history of the place as well.
A decent ruin to look around. A small carpark for about 20 cars available next to main road. About a 15 minute walk towards the castle that can be seen in distance. Beautiful scenery. Paths leading off, for coastal walks. Free. July 2024
Impressive ruins on a cliff. Steady level path from a very small and unlevel car park with is about 1/2 kilometre away (free). No entrance fee. It's in ruin because a long time ago the owner removed the roof so as not to have to pay tax. Interesting to explore. Ground in and around the castle can be very uneven. No entrance fee. Worth visiting!
Lovely walk and breathtaking location. It's possible to walk from the car park, see the castle fully and be back in your car within an hour. Watch out for the significant potholes as you drive into the car park. The path is flat and accessible for the majority of wheelchairs though you won't be able to access the castle itself if in a wheelchair.