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Animal Carvings Bench – Scottish Animal Sculptures loop from Stirling

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Animal Carvings Bench – Scottish Animal Sculptures loop from Stirling

Moderate

4.5

(27)

101

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Animal Carvings Bench – Scottish Animal Sculptures loop from Stirling

02:32

9.36km

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.31 km

Cambuskenneth Bridge

Highlight • Structure

The bridge has linked Stirling to Cambuskenneth since 1930 and has replaced an old ferry service

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3.50 km

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.

The 15-20 minute route ascends the Abbey Craig from the car park to the entrance of The National Wallace Monument.

The trail takes visitors on a journey through Stirling’s history, from ice age to the building of the Wallace Monument.

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3.55 km

Whale Sculpture

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

The 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.

The trail takes visitors on a journey through Stirling’s history, from ice age to the building of the Wallace Monument.

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4.11 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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5.26 km

Scottish Animal Sculptures

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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.

The trail takes visitors on a journey through Stirling’s history, from ice age to the building of the Wallace Monument.

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5.50 km

Legends of The Monument Gift Shop

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5.54 km

Abbey Craig Walking Trails Map

Highlight • Forest

Access to the Abbey Craig is FREE and open to the public all year. Many of the trails lead to stunning viewpoints of the surrounding landscape, city of Stirling and river Forth with spectacular views to Stirling Castle.

The woodcarving trail is an interactive journey through time, appealing to children of all ages.

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9.07 km

Stirling Railway Station Car Park

Highlight • Parking

9.36 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.94 km

3.09 km

520 m

390 m

379 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

3.37 km

1.06 km

770 m

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 5 May

11°C

3°C

20 %

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Animal Carvings Bench – Scottish Animal Sculptures loop from Stirling

Cambuskenneth Bridge