From Stonehaven to Dunnottar Castle
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From the Market Square in Stonehaven, walk back on to Allardyce Street, turn right and cross over the road into Market Lane. Continue along Market Lane and when you come to the beach, turn right to cross the footbridge. Turn right at a sign to Dunnottar Castle to reach the harbour. Cross here to continue down Shorehead, on the east side of the harbour. Pass the Ship Inn, then turn right into John Street, then turn left into Marischal Street, right into Love Lane.
Turn left into Castle Street which becomes a steep path. You then emerge at the main road and maintain your direction walking along the road until it bends. Continue ahead, following the enclosed tarmac path, between arable fields and past a war memorial on the right-hand side. Cross the middle of the field, then above Strathlethan Bay. The path turns right across the middle of a field and then over a footbridge. You now pass a path going down to Castle Haven and continue following the main path around the cliff edge. Cross another footbridge and bear uphill. You’ll soon reach some steps on your left that run down to Dunnottar Castle.
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