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Dunnottar Woodland Park
 

The local community help Forestry Commission Scotland to manage this small wood through the Dunnottar Woodland Park Association. The wood contains many historical features such as Lady Kennedys Bath, an ice house and the Shell House. Discreet lighting means that you can now stand within the entrance to the Shell House and see the wonderful designs recreated on its walls, or peer down into the depths of the ice house.
Glasslaw car park has a picnic area which is accessible by wheelchair, and a grassy area full of wildflowers in the early summer.

Parking and trails

The paths within this small wood are all heavily used by walkers. Many of the paths are narrow and vulnerable to erosion. Please do not cycle or ride a horse on any of the paths within this wood. Try nearby Fetteresso instead. Dogs are welcome in Dunnottar, but please keep your dog under close control - even friendly dogs can scare wildlife and other people.

How to get there:

Stonehaven is the nearest town or village.

Dunnottar lies on the south side of Stonehaven, between the dual carriageway and the A957. Walkers can reach the wood through a number of entrances between Mill of Forest and Carron Gardens. Details of how to reach the two car parks are given under appropriate web pages.

OS Grid Reference: NO 860 850

Start your visit from:

Quarry Car Park
Glasslaw Car Park
Glasslaw Car Park
CLOSE UP OF A FEMALE SISKIN

Facilities:

ParkingEasy Access

Activities:

WalkingEducationalPicnic

Contact:

Liz Wallace

01466 794161
e-mail: liz.wallace@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What's of interest
Our Newsletter (PDF)has news and information of what's happening in the area over the next few weeks.

You can also download the Aberdeenshire events guide 2008 (PDF 1.6Mb).

What else is here
In Dunnottar Woodland Park there is also
wild woods
Useful sites
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