Stonehaven Day Trip
Aberdeen Train Station, Aberdeen city centre
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Aberdeen Students' Union
Category
Welcome/Freshers
Trips and Excursions
Explore Stonehaven with us! Enjoy a return train ride, beach walk, clifftop route to Dunnottar Castle and a relaxed picnic with stunning views. A student day trip perfect for nature lovers, sightseers and anyone keen to explore the coast.
Meeting Point: Aberdeen Train Station
Escape the city for a scenic day trip to Stonehaven, a picturesque coastal town just south of Aberdeen. Enjoy stunning seaside views, explore the charming harbour, and experience one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, the dramatic Dunnottar Castle.
What to Expect
Relaxing return train ride from Aberdeen to Stonehaven (ticket included)
A stroll through Stonehaven town and along the beach
Guided clifftop coastal walk to Dunnottar Castle with photo stops
Peaceful group picnic with breathtaking views
Optional entry inside Dunnottar Castle (ticket not included)
What to Bring
A packed picnic
Comfortable walking shoes & weather-appropriate clothing
A camera/phone (the views are incredible.)
Walking Distance
Approx. 90 minutes each way on uneven, mixed terrain with some uphill sections. This walk may not be suitable for all mobility levels (see accessibility info below).
Accessibility
Due to uneven coastal terrain, the full walk may not be wheelchair accessible.
However:
Step-free access & accessible toilets available at Aberdeen Train Station
Assistance dogs welcome
Stonehaven town centre (before the walk) is step-free and accessible
Event is LGBTQIA+ Inclusive, Neurodivergent-Inclusive, Disability Inclusive, and Inclusive of All Ethnic & Cultural Backgrounds
Vegan/Vegetarian/Gluten-Free suitable
Alcohol-free
Low-sensory environment in town areas (quiet spaces & low music; coastal path has natural environmental noise)