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

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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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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

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 after WWII. The memorial is free to enjoy, and it appears to be open during regular daylight hours.

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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 hub for importing things like coal and lime and exporting goods like grain, whisky, potatoes and cured fish. The last quarter of the 19th century was especially busy with the fishing of herring with almost two hundred boats.

Today, only a few fishing boats remain in Stonehaven for catching prawns, lobster and crabs. Therefore, the harbour's main use is for recreation such as water sports. So take a walk around the scenic Old Pier and relax at the beach. The trail to famous Dunnottar Castle can be accessed from here as well.

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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, not by humans. Especially bizarre: the crab vessel where crabs are rowing the boat and keeping humans in the cages that are normally used to catch crabs.

For quite some time it was a mystery who created the sculptures. In May 2019, it was revealed that Jim Malcolm was behind it. He worked much of his adult life at sea, before latterly becoming a welder.

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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

Stonehaven Bay

Highlight • Beach

3.70 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

2.53 km

2.12 km

1.45 km

271 m

141 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

1.42 km

1.08 km

446 m

147 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

11°C

3°C

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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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