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Pictish headland & the Clavie

An ancient Pictish promontory with sweeping bay views and the fiery Clavie carried through the streets each January.

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Photography by Nathan

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On foot

Local walks

The routes worth knowing — from a flat riverside hour to the glen behind the town.

The headland & the Pictish fort

1.5 km Easy Visitor centre Dog-friendly

A short walk out to the promontory and the remains of the Pictish fort, with sweeping views along the bay.

Burghead Bay to Roseisle

6 km Easy Bay car park Dog-friendly

The long curve of sand and forest southwest toward Findhorn — flat, open and endless.

By the water

Beaches & coast

Where the firth meets the sand — and the dolphins put on a show.

Burghead Bay

Sand & forest Flat Bay car park Year-round

A vast, gently shelving beach backed by pine forest — room enough to feel like your own, even in summer.

The harbour & the Clavie

Harbour Flat Visitor centre Dog-friendly

The working harbour below the headland, where the burning Clavie is carried through the streets each January.

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