Bin Of Cullen

For years, I looked at this hill with a sense of interest. It stood out, mainly because of its bald top but I never knew what it was called. The Bin of Cullen rises between Buckie and Cullen and it can be seen from miles around.

There are a few angles from which you can start this route. No matter where you start the path, the route is made of wide but can be slightly muddy paths, that zig-zags up the hill. All the routes are easy to follow and the routes aren't strenuous to walk. The hill is surrounded by a forest, again with many paths to follow, and is a useful source if you don't fancy walking up the Bin. When you reach the summit and with good visibility you can see for miles in every direction, including other hills and towns/villages along the coast. If you go straight up the Bin, the path is do-able in about 30-45mins and is about 3 miles long. However you have many options and can make it as long as you like depending on what paths you choose to follow.

I have walked up the Bin many times as well as the paths through the forest. The first time I done this route, after climbing the Bin I continued thought the forest and walked to Cullen, another time I walked from Findochty, up the Bin and then onto Buckie, other times I have simply walked around the Bin, as part of other routes or as a simple walk thought the forest. I have also walked this route when it was covered in snow, which made it harder to walk but still, it wasn't too bad.

One thing that I would point out is that when you reach the summit, the wind is very strong. I haven't been at the summit when it hasn't been windy, even if the weather is completely calm the minute you turn the corner to reach the summit the wind just appears from nowhere. Believe me, this wind makes map reading VERY difficult. I have spoken to a few people that use the Bin of Cullen and they all say the same thing, its always windy.

I enjoy walking in this area as it has various types of paths which suits me.This route would be good for a walk on a Sunday Afternoon or  I would recommend going to the summit if you wish to see a chunk of the Moray Coast, as on a good day, the view is amazing. I would say one thing, be aware of the wind at the top, I've had a few incidents caused by the wind but now I know what to expect!!

 

 



 

 

Image (1) Buckie from the summit, (2) Bin of Cullen, (3) View from the summit, (4) Knock Hill

 



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