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Aberdeenshire

Catterline, Kinneff And Dunnottar

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

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Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Catterline, Kinneff And Dunnottar

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

Moderate

4.8

(40)

165

hikers

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

02:10

7.89km

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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976 m

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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2.51 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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2.91 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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4.66 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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5.20 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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7.30 km

Dunnottar Castle

Highlight • Natural Monument

A truly impressive castle complex south of Aberdeen.

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7.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

2.76 km

1.14 km

414 m

274 m

Surfaces

2.43 km

1.91 km

1.17 km

975 m

815 m

534 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

18°C

12°C

92 %

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

View of Dunnottar Castle

View of Stonehaven Bay

View of Stonehaven Bay and Harbor

Dunnottar Woods

Lady Kennedy's Bath

Dunnottar Castle

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