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The King's Knot

Natural Monuments

The King's Knot

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The King's Knot

Name: The King's Knot
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Location: King'S Park, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Stirling Old Bridge – View from the Commondry loop from Cornton

18.8km

01:29

300m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Carron Valley Red Trail – Doune Castle loop from Bridge of Allan

74.2km

04:31

690m

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3. View from the Commondry – The King's Knot loop from Stirling

40.2km

02:12

190m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Brian

May 17, 2016

On the land below Stirling Castle, you will see an octagonal stepped, grassy mound which is the King's Knot.

Around 1630, it was planted with box trees and ornamental hedges and formed part of a magnificent formal gardens. Barges were sailed along a canal which surrounded the garden.

The King's Knot is better known locally, as the Cup and Saucer. Its appearance has probably been altered by restoration in the 19th century.

Neale

May 18, 2023

The earthworks remain, the rest is for imagination now.

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Location: King'S Park, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

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The King's Knot

1. Stirling Old Bridge – View from the Commondry loop from Cornton

2. Carron Valley Red Trail – Doune Castle loop from Bridge of Allan

3. View from the Commondry – The King's Knot loop from Stirling

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