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We are the Aberdeen Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The walk will start at 11am outside St James Church Arbuthnott Street Stonehaven AB39 2JB and will be the Dunnottar Castle circular on good paths

Along the River Carron towards Lowwood Road to reach Carron Gardens, then enter Dunnottar Woods. In Dunnotar Woods we will visit the Shell House, the Ice House, Gallows Hill and Lady Kennedy's Bath. We cross the A957 to a single track road, passing east Newonleys and the old Stonehaven Radio Station buildings. Stopping for coffee beside Dunnottar Castle returning to Stonehaven on the coastal path, visiting the War Memorial.

Leader will be Diane Campbell from the Stonehaven Group.

 

Saturday, 7 February 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
15.2m / 50ft
Type:
circular

Lunch can be purchased locally. There will be tea and coffee and home bakes will be available  during the meeting. Meeting starts at 2pm

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 87350 85715
Nearest postcode:
AB39 2JB
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Start time:
11:00 am

Outside St James Church Arbuthnot Street Stonehaven

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking