Cambuskenneth Abbey Bell Tower – Animal Carvings Bench loop from Stirling

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Cambuskenneth Abbey Bell Tower – Animal Carvings Bench loop from Stirling

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Cambuskenneth Abbey Bell Tower – Animal Carvings Bench loop from Stirling

02:32

9.39km

120m

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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833 m

Stirling Baptist Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Baptist Church in Stirling belongs to the Baptist tradition, which originated in England in the 17th century. The focus is on the personal decision of faith, the baptism of …

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1.37 km

The Forth Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Scenic walk along the river Forth away from the Hustle and Bustle

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2.95 km

Cambuskenneth Abbey Bell Tower

Highlight • Monument

Only the bell tower of the old abbey, which was built in 1140, survives. Robert the Bruce used it as the Houses of Parliament. In 1326 he confirmed his son's succession to the throne here.

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4.95 km

Animal Carvings Bench

Highlight • Structure

This sculpture is part of the Wallace Way wood carving trail at Abbey Craig, which is FREE to access and starts from the Wallace Monument Carpark.

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5.00 km

Whale Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

This Whale sculpture celebrates the whale bones that were washed up on the prehistoric shoreline at the Carse of Stirling, 5000 BC.

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5.11 km

The Walkers' Way – Abbey Craig Early Settlers Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

5.13 km

These animal sculptures celebrates Scotland’s first farmers who kept pigs, sheep, goats and cattle.

The sculptures are part of the Wallace Way wood carving trail at Abbey Craig, which is FREE to access and starts from the Wallace Monument Carpark.

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9.39 km

End point

Bus stop

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