View of Dunnottar Castle – View of Stonehaven Bay loop from Stonehaven

Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Stonehaven And District

View of Dunnottar Castle – View of Stonehaven Bay loop from Stonehaven

Moderate

4.8

(117)

892

hikers

View of Dunnottar Castle – View of Stonehaven Bay loop from Stonehaven

02:00

7.07km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.80 km for 201 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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565 m

View of Stonehaven Bay and Harbor

Highlight • Settlement

This is a really neat spot to relax with a stunning view over the bay and harbor of Stonehaven. There are two benches, so just take your time to enjoy this picture postcard scene.

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1.02 km

Stonehaven War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The memorial was build in the early 1920s in honor of the Scots who fell during WWI. It was intentionally designed to mimic an ancient ruin. Additional tablets were added …

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2.65 km

Dunnottar Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wildly romantic rocky coast below Dunnottar Castle.

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3.43 km

View of Dunnottar Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible frontal view of the castle. Easy to reach by 5min walking from parking area

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4.96 km

View of Stonehaven Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The trail below the Stonehaven War Memorial takes you to Dunnottar Castle and offers a great view of the beautiful bay below you.

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5.71 km

Stonehaven Old Pier and Shorehead

Highlight • Beach

The development of the natural harbour dates back to the 17th century when it was used by fishermen and traders. Later on, during the 18th century, Stonehaven was an important …

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7.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

2.02 km

783 m

414 m

264 m

Surfaces

2.16 km

1.75 km

1.44 km

843 m

613 m

234 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

15°C

7°C

27 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 47.0 km/h

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Comments

June 7, 2023,Auf dem Küstenwanderweg nach Dunnottar Castle

From our hotel, which is located directly in Stonehaven on the harbour, it is only a 2 km walk along the coastal path to Castle Dunnottar. So we decide to walk. First it goes steeply up the cliffs, where the hiking trail leads to the castle with great views of the coast, the North Sea and the spectacularly situated castle. …

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