Roseisle Country Park to Lossiemouth

Date/Time

Date(s) - 26/04/2026
8:00 am - 6:30 pm

Walk Details

Pub Stop?: No
O/S Map Sheet No.: 28
Grid Ref. Start: 104 656
Grid Ref. Finish 227 709
Walk (Miles): 11
Walk Hours: 5.5
Bus Time to Walk:2,5 hrs
Bus Time from Walk: 2 hrs
Departure time from walk: 4:30 pm

Walk Notes

Todays walk follows part of the Moray Costal Trail starting at Roseisle Country Park and walking Eastwards passing through the fishing villages of Burghead and Hopeman to reach Lossiemouth.

Main Walk:- The bus will drop us off at the Roseisle forest parking area, take the track passing immediately to the right of the toilets, to reach a track with a gate and signpost for Burghead. The track leads through mature Scots pine plantations, reaching another signed junction after 2km. A left turn here leads to the beach and an alternative continuation to Burghead unless the tide is high. Otherwise keep right as signed, and then left at the next junction to follow the old Burma Road to Burghead, originally built by prisoners of war. The track passes through a caravan park just before reaching Burghead where a sign post shows the Moray Costal Trail off to the right. A short detour straight ahead to the Harbour and remains of a pictish fort are worth a visit. The route now heads Eastwards following an old railway line to Hopeman. Follow the way marked signs through Hopeman to pass the East Beach car park and a row of colourful beach huts. The path soon climbs some steps, continue along the cliff path Eastwards to the Covesea Coastguard lookout  turn left at a T junction and then follow the path to the right. Continue along the top of the cliffs passing some impressive sea stacks before descending to the western end of a long beach. If there is a high tide take the path along the top of the dunes to Covesea Lighthouse otherwise continue along the beach passing some caves and old costal defences to reach West beach car park on the outskirts of Lossiemouth. The bus will probably be will be parked up on the main B9040 Stotfield Road.

Distance approx. 12miles/19.5km.

Download file: Roseisle-to-Lossiemouth.gpx

 

Shorter Walk:-Those wishing to do a shorter walk should remain on the bus and get off at a convenient spot on the outskirts of Burghhead and follow the costal path to Lossiemouth.

Distance approx. 9.5miles/15km.

Bus Departs for Aberdeen at 4.30pm.

The above notes are for guidance only and are intended as an aid to be used along with a map and compass and/or a GPS device with O/S maps. Please note you can only view the gpx maps by using an appropriate app e.g. OS, Outdooractive or similar.
In the event of an emergency arising, the person in charge of the walk today should be notified before the emergency services are contacted on 999.

Today’s member in charge is Alan Wallace Mob. No. 07597311049.

Cancellation /Waiting list: It is important to contact Gilbert (Mobile No. 07807240817) if you cannot attend and need to cancel your booking. The bus is often fully booked which means any cancelled seats can be reallocated to those persons on a waiting list. Anyone unsuccessful in booking a seat should contact Gilbert who will put them on a waiting list. 

 

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