This stone, along with the nearby Aberlemno stones is thought to have been carved to depict the battle of Battle of Dun Nechtain. This happened around AD 680 and commemorated a decisive victory of the Picts over the Northumbrians. There is debate over where the battle actually took place, it was thought to be here, but evidence suggests that it may have actually been further north.
Today you can visit this standing stone and create a loop to also visit Aberlemno. It's a nice ride from Forfar.

Tara

July 7, 2021

Road cycling

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Dunnichen Stone

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1. Aberlemno & Dunnichen loop from Forfar

26.7km

01:15

220m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. White Caterthun Climb – View of Lunan Bay loop from Arbroath

136km

07:14

1,470m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Carrot Hill Car Park – Dunnichen Stone loop from Kingsmuir

48.4km

02:17

450m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Location: Letham & District, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Dunnichen Stone

1. Aberlemno & Dunnichen loop from Forfar

2. White Caterthun Climb – View of Lunan Bay loop from Arbroath

3. Carrot Hill Car Park – Dunnichen Stone loop from Kingsmuir

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