Killie To Whinnyfold & Return (Dracula Route 3)

by Port Erroll Heritage Group
7 years ago
Near Cruden Bay, GB

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Starting from the Kilmarnock Arms cross Bridge Street onto Main Street, continue on to Harbour Street until you come to the bridge to the beach. Crossing the bridge takes you on to Cruden sands, about half way to Whinnyfold, over the dunes St. Olaf’s Well can been seen but this is on the perimeter of the golf course beside the 17th Tee and great care should be taken if you wish to access the golf course. Continuing along the sand you will come to the Sand Craigs where Bram Stoker spent many hours sitting beside the cairn of stones contemplating – the area is accessible at low tide.
At the far end of the bay a path will lead you around the cliff edge towards the houses at Whinnyfold, on your left you can see the Puir Mon and further out to sea, the Skares. The first house is The Crookit Lum where Bram Stoker stayed. Carry on the road until the crossroads, turn right towards Cruden Bay, as you walk down Aulton Road you will pass the Red House (left) and Aulton Garage (right).