From Burghead to Findhorn, tie up at the Kimberley Inn for pub grub (and a complementary bucket of water from the landlord) and back to Burghead.

Having checked tide times you should have wide, open stretches of sand all the way along the Coast to Findhorn (you could of course, park at Roseisle Forest, half way along the coast and have some forest riding onto the beach from there. Parking is equally as good. There is a small fee for using the Forestry Commission parking area and there are BBQ areas onsite to use for free.)

Map : OS Explorer Series 423

Going : Fabulous open beach (if you checked the tide times) and a very hospitable pub for horse and rider with tying up posts opposite on grassland.

Distance : approx 6 miles one way. Takes about 2 hours to ride the beach stretch and as long as your horse will permit for lunch !

Access and Parking : Park at Burghead Beach Parking, just off the B9089, (map ref : 311689) There is ample room for parking and turning, and no charges. The Kimberley is shown on the map below.

Having reached Findhorn, the Kimberley pub is around the headland, past the yacht club and harbour but should be accessed on horseback through the village (best to dismount and lead your horse) because the path along the harbour front is so narrow. There are other pubs and a harbour front café but the Kimberley Inn owner is very happy to have horses visit and has tying up posts opposite the pub on a flat area of grass in front of the beach (bring your own bailer twine !) he will also be happy to provide a bucket of water for your horse as he does for dogs. A word of caution however about the numerous tourists and their small children who are bound to approach your horse to say hello.