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Dunnottar Castle – Stonehaven Harbour loop from Fordoun

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Dunnottar Castle – Stonehaven Harbour loop from Fordoun

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Dunnottar Castle – Stonehaven Harbour loop from Fordoun

03:16

52.1km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24.9 km for 15 m

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23.2 km

Dunnottar Castle

Highlight • Natural Monument

A truly impressive castle complex south of Aberdeen.

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25.1 km

Six Degrees North

Highlight • Pub

(Six Degrees North) Fantastic Belgium style pub, lots of different beers on tap which they brew themselves round the corner. Food is also great, stunning location, pretty much has it all.

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25.2 km

Stonehaven Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Lovely historic harbour with some nice pubs and restaurants.

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26.0 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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26.2 km

View of Stonehaven

Highlight • Viewpoint

27.1 km

The Carron Fish Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

The fish bar has very generous serving sizes, so come hungry. The fish suppers are reasonably priced, but ketchup or tartar sauces cost extra.

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27.3 km

Stonehaven Bay Walk – TGO Challenge Finish Point

Highlight • Settlement

Large, busy town with full facilities and a fine and very photogenic harbour where there is a good museum and two pubs. Hourly bus or train to Montrose.

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44.5 km

Paldyfair Wood

Forest

47.8 km

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Highlight • Rest Area

Local Shop in AUCHENBLAE provides a great option for food if the cafe is shut.
Friendly welcoming place with coffee machine ☕

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52.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.7 km

4.74 km

963 m

927 m

708 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.8 km

5.70 km

391 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

15°C

9°C

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Dunnottar Castle – Stonehaven Harbour loop from Fordoun

Dunnottar Castle

Six Degrees North

Stonehaven Harbour

View of Stonehaven Bay and Harbor

View of Stonehaven

The Carron Fish Bar

Stonehaven Bay Walk – TGO Challenge Finish Point

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