Stonehaven to Dunnottar Castle Walk
This coastal walk takes you from the town of Stonehaven to the dramatic ruins of Dunnottar Castle. It's about a 1.5 mile walk following the coast path.
The walk starts at the Stonehaven Harbour car park, about a mile south east of the train station. From here you can pick up the signed trail heading south past Downie Point to Strathlethan Bay where there are a series of waterfalls. You then pass Bowdun Head and Castle Haven before coming to the castle. The photogenic ruin sits in a wonderful position on the cliff top with wonderful coastal views from the fortress. The 15th century castle has a fascinating history being known as the place where the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels, were hidden from Oliver Cromwell's invading army in the 17th century. Full access to the castle requires a fee with more details on the link below.
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Stonehaven to Dunnottar Castle Walk Ordnance Survey Map 
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Stonehaven to Dunnottar Castle Walk Open Street Map 
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Stonehaven to Dunnottar Castle Walk OS Map 
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Stonehaven to Dunnottar Castle Walk Open Street Map 
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Dog Walking
The coastal path and the castle make for a bracing dog walk. Please keep them on leads in the castle grounds as there are some steep cliffs to be wary of.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head inland and you could continue your walking around Stonehaven at Dunnottar Woods where there are miles of waymarked footpaths to try.
To the south you can visit the wildlife rich RSPB Fowlsheugh nature reserve and pick up the coastal Inverbervie to Gourdon Walk and the Gourdon to Johnshaven Walk.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Low tide in Stonehaven Inner Harbour. South Pier viewed from the Fish Jetty.
View towards Downie Point
Strathlethan Bay. Looking NE along Strathlethan Bay. Stonehaven War Memorial on Black hill is seen to the left of the photo
Stonehaven Memorial. War memorial from the south perched on its small clifftop hill.
Strathlethan Bay, near Stonehaven
Castle Haven and Bowdun Head
Dunnottar Castle
Beach by Dunnottar Castle