Dunnottar Castle from Stonehaven
Along the clifftops from Stonehaven harbour to a castle on a rock in the sea.
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 280 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 66 m
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About this walk
Dunnottar Castle from Stonehaven is an easy 6.3 km out-and-back walk with 280 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Stonehaven harbour (grid reference NO 878 854). The start can be reached by public transport.
Dunnottar Castle stands on a flat-topped rock almost cut off from the mainland by sheer cliffs. From Stonehaven's harbour, the path climbs past the war memorial on Black Hill and follows the clifftop south to the castle (entry charge), with seabirds on the cliffs below.
The Scottish crown jewels were hidden here from Cromwell's army in the 1650s. Return the same way.
Route
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1
Black Hill
Climb from the harbour to the war memorial.
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2
The castle
Follow the clifftop path to Dunnottar Castle, and return.
Summit
On the way
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Dunnottar CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Dunnottar Castle from Stonehaven take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 6.3 km route, which has 280 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Stonehaven harbour (grid reference NO 878 854). Car parks in Stonehaven.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Stonehaven. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. A clifftop path with steps and some steep sections.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep well back from the cliff edge, and keep dogs on a lead.
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