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United Kingdom

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Catterline, Kinneff And Dunnottar

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

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Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Catterline, Kinneff And Dunnottar

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

Easy

4.8

(111)

825

hikers

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

01:49

6.50km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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335 m

Viewpoint

1.62 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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1.79 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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2.24 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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2.66 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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2.87 km

Stonehaven Seafront Metal Sculptures

Highlight • Viewpoint

The metal sculptures don't just show some stunning boats (and a plane). Take your time and look closer to see, that the vehicles are maneuvered by creatures of the sea, …

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3.33 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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3.44 km

Carron Chippy

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect stop off for some chips to eat down at the harbour

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6.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.57 km

2.08 km

1.42 km

268 m

155 m

Surfaces

1.84 km

1.54 km

1.48 km

856 m

390 m

388 m

Elevation

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Comments

August 23, 2024,Von Stonehaven zum Dunnottar Castle

As always recorded with the Edge explore, correct km indication in the elevation profile

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

View of Stonehaven Bay

Stonehaven War Memorial

View of Stonehaven Bay and Harbor

Stonehaven Old Pier and Shorehead

Stonehaven Seafront Metal Sculptures

Stonehaven Bay Walk – TGO Challenge Finish Point

Stonehaven Bay

Carron Chippy

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