View of Stonehaven Bay – Dunnottar Castle loop from Dunnottar Castle

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Catterline, Kinneff And Dunnottar

View of Stonehaven Bay – Dunnottar Castle loop from Dunnottar Castle

Moderate

4.8

(40)

173

hikers

View of Stonehaven Bay – Dunnottar Castle loop from Dunnottar Castle

02:04

7.57km

120m

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 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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866 m

Viewpoint

2.19 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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2.50 km

Stonehaven Harbour

Highlight • Harbor

2.59 km

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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4.34 km

Dunnottar Woods

Highlight • Forest

Dunnottar Woods is a beautiful forest at the outskirts of Stonehaven with lots of green and a flowing creek. The History Trail will take you through the deciduous woodlands of …

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4.88 km

Lady Kennedy's Bath

Highlight • River

This was the favoured bathing place for Lady Kennedy. The oval stone-built bath is still quite clear.
Situated in Dunnottar Woods which is a nice short stroll from the city …

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4.93 km

Dunnottar Woods

Highlight • Trail

A lovely peaceful area of woodland accessed from the centre of Stonehaven. There is a great network of trails through the woods allowing some nice running loops from the city. …

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6.98 km