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Stirling Castle – Old Stirling Bridge loop from Stirling

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Stirling Castle – Old Stirling Bridge loop from Stirling

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Stirling Castle – Old Stirling Bridge loop from Stirling

03:50

14.0km

210m

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 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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589 m

Stirling Castle

Highlight • Castle

Stirling Castle is one of Scotland's most historically important sites and was once a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens who held grand celebrations at the castle.
Knights, …

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729 m

Back o' Hill Walk, Stirling Castle

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Scenic walk around the hill under the imposing castle.

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2.23 km

Old Stirling Bridge

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The present Stirling Old Bridge was built in the 1400s or 1500s, replacing a succession of timber bridges. Undoubtedly the best-known of these was one that stood nearby in the …

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6.31 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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6.46 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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6.92 km

View of Stirling and Stirling Castle from Abbey Craig

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From Abbey Craig you look out over Stirling and you have a view of Stirling Castle.

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11.9 km

The Forth Trail

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

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13.5 km

Stirling Old Town Jail

Highlight • Historical Site

The Old Town Jail was first opened in 1847. Located at the top of St. John Street, the jail paints a frightening picture of what it would have been like …

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

4.81 km

1.35 km

839 m

673 m

Surfaces

5.45 km

5.32 km

1.48 km

1.04 km

610 m

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

18°C

14°C

53 %

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Stirling Castle – Old Stirling Bridge loop from Stirling

Stirling Castle

Back o' Hill Walk, Stirling Castle

Old Stirling Bridge

Animal Carvings Bench

Scottish Animal Sculptures

View of Stirling and Stirling Castle from Abbey Craig

The Forth Trail

Stirling Old Town Jail

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