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Stone Ruin in Forest – View of North Third Reservoir loop from Stirling

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Stone Ruin in Forest – View of North Third Reservoir loop from Stirling

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Stone Ruin in Forest – View of North Third Reservoir loop from Stirling

04:32

16.4km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.21 km

Hidden Quarry Cliff

Highlight • Natural

Very old rock in here. Popular with rock climbers.

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4.03 km

Stone Ruin in Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

These ruins are the remains of Craigend Lime Works, see Historic Environment Scotland for more details:
trove.scot/place/46187

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4.76 km

Muddy Woodland Path

Highlight • Forest

This lovely woodland path is a good descent off Lewis Hill. It follows the river, passes historic lime kilns and finishes by the car parking area at Gateshead Road.

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6.06 km

View of Carron Valley Reservoir Tower

Highlight • Monument

Interesting tower structure off the dam at North Third Reservoir. There is a staff gauge so you can see the depth of water in the reservoir.

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6.86 km

Views of North Third from West bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

North Third Reservoir is only a 15-minute drive from Stirling, and the water is surrounded by typical beautiful Scottish landscape. There is a fine 3.4-mile (5.5-km) hike going around the …

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9.19 km

View of North Third Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful panorama on to the loch and surrounding mountains!

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9.53 km

Lewis Hill

Peak

10.8 km

View of North Third Reservoir and The Human Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you get a lovely view of North Third Reservoir, just outside Stirling. Surrounded by picturesque woodlands, the reservoir was originally built as a water supply but has since become a popular spot for walkers.

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12.8 km

Woodland near Gateside Road

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful dense woodland accessed from the Ford at Gateside Rd.

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

3.00 km

1.32 km

746 m

Surfaces

7.41 km

4.53 km

2.10 km

1.97 km

248 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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Stone Ruin in Forest – View of North Third Reservoir loop from Stirling

Hidden Quarry Cliff

Stone Ruin in Forest

Muddy Woodland Path

View of Carron Valley Reservoir Tower

Views of North Third from West bank

View of North Third Reservoir

View of North Third Reservoir and The Human Rock

Woodland near Gateside Road

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