Starting at the Saltire Leisure Centre again. Head north and follow the road to Auchmithie, a small coastal village. The cliff  path begins at the entrance of Auchmithie, but you may want to run ahead and have a look down at the old harbour. The cliff path is undulating and hilly in parts. It has magnificent views of the cliffs and the North Sea. Great views of the town at end of path, where you enter the Victoria Park. Stick to the highest path here and follow it round. It heads off to right near end, then join the road and head back to start.

Measured this run with garmin and it's nearer 8.5 miles.