About Dunnottar
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 Kennedy's Bath, an ice house and the Shell House. Stand at 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, is the larger of the two and is at the south end of the wood. Some of the parking spaces are reserved for less able visitors.
Quarry car park is in the middle of the wood, just off the public road. From there it is a short walk to a grassy picnic area set within the old quarry.
The paths are all heavily used by walkers. Many of them are narrow and vulnerable to erosion. We ask you not to cycle or ride a horse on them. Please try nearby Fetteresso instead.
Download a map of the trails (PDF 330k) in the wood.
How to get there:
Dunnottar is in Forests of Moray and Aberdeenshire. 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.
Glasslaw car park: Drive south from the centre of Stonehaven on the A957. Just before the dual carriageway there is a track in to your right. The car park is sign posted on your right about 20m along this track. Grid Ref NO862843.
Quarry Car Park: Take the A957 from the centre of Stonehaven heading south. Take the first unclassified public road to the right after leaving the built up area behind.
Turn right at the next junction and first right again along a short track which leads to a small car park. Grid Ref NO864849
OS Grid Reference: NO862843
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Other places to go in Forests of Moray and Aberdeenshire
What's on in Forests of Moray and Aberdeenshire
March
- Nordic Walking for Health and Fitness Friday 19 February 2010
Friday 26 February 2010
Friday 5 March 2010
Friday 12 March 2010
Friday 19 March 2010
Friday 26 March 2010 - Nordic Walking for Health and Fitness at Bennachie Sunday 21 February 2010
Sunday 21 March 2010
Monday 22 February 2010
Monday 1 March 2010
Monday 15 March 2010
Monday 22 March 2010
Monday 29 March 2010 - Nordic Walking for Health and Fitness at Scolty Wednesday 24 February 2010
Wednesday 3 March 2010
Wednesday 10 March 2010
Wednesday 17 March 2010
Wednesday 24 March 2010
Wednesday 31 March 2010 - Little Adventurers Friday 26 March 2010
April
- Bailies of Bennachie - Voluntary Work Saturday 6 March 2010
Saturday 3 April 2010
Saturday 1 May 2010
Saturday 5 June 2010
Saturday 3 July 2010
Saturday 7 August 2010
Saturday 4 September 2010
Saturday 2 October 2010
Saturday 6 November 2010
Saturday 4 December 2010 - Easter Bunny Hunt Friday 2 April 2010
- EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA Sunday 4 April 2010
- Easter Bunny Hunt at Countesswells Monday 5 April 2010
- Shelter Building Wednesday 7 April 2010
Wednesday 28 July 2010 - Orienteering at Bennachie Saturday 17 April 2010
Saturday 19 June 2010
Saturday 14 August 2010 - Build a Squirrel Feeder Saturday 17 April 2010
May
- Bailies of Bennachie - Voluntary Work Saturday 6 March 2010
Saturday 3 April 2010
Saturday 1 May 2010
Saturday 5 June 2010
Saturday 3 July 2010
Saturday 7 August 2010
Saturday 4 September 2010
Saturday 2 October 2010
Saturday 6 November 2010
Saturday 4 December 2010 - Dusk Watch Saturday 1 May 2010
- Walkie Talkies Thursday 6 May 2010
Thursday 13 May 2010 - Dawn Chorus Saturday 15 May 2010
- Walkie Talkies Thursday 20 May 2010
Thursday 27 May 2010 - Orienteering at Kirkhill Saturday 22 May 2010
Saturday 17 July 2010
Saturday 18 September 2010

Facilities:

Activities
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Many paths throughout the wood, not waymarked |
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There is a picnic area at the Glasslaw Car park. |
Contact:
Liz Wallace01466 794161
e-mail: liz.wallace@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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