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Woodland Streams of Ochil Hills Woodland Park

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Woodland Streams of Ochil Hills Woodland Park

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Woodland Streams of Ochil Hills Woodland Park

Name: Woodland Streams of Ochil Hills Woodland Park
Rating: 2

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Location: Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Ben Cleuch Summit – The Law (Ochil Hills) loop from Alva

16.6km

05:44

870m

880m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Ben Ever – Ben Cleuch Summit loop from Alva

10.3km

03:49

680m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Dog Gate with Sliding Panel – Nebit Hill loop from Alva

5.30km

01:59

360m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Brian

August 22, 2017

The Wood Hill, between Alva and Tillicoultry, is what remains of the grounds of Alva House (now demolished) and is now the Ochil Hills Woodland Park.

As well as attractive walks in deciduous woodland, the park has a children's play area, a number of picnic sites and display boards describing the former grandeur of the old estate.

Brian

August 22, 2017

Formerly a grand 17th century house, the former lordly estate now acts as an attractive woodland park that cuts through some of Stirlingshire’s finest scenery.
The Ochil Hills lie north of the Forth valley, straddling Stirling, Alloa, Kinross and Perth. Located near the Wood Hill, between Alva and Tilicoultry, the park is now all that remains of Alva House’s grounds.

Alva House was once home to the Erskine family and it dates back to 1636. Eventually sold to the Johnstone family in the late 18th century, it was rebuilt as a mansion by Robert Adam in 1789. It was further extended in 1820, but when the last of the Johnstones died in the 1920s no new buyer could be found. The house collapsed during World War II.

The old 19th century stable block was designed by architect William Stirling and has now been transformed into a visitor centre for the park, which houses exhibits detailing the formation of the Ochil Hills and the history of Alva House.

The estate offers many woodland walking routes, while display boards provide information on Alva House.

Neale

June 30, 2022

Lovely quiet place with car park

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Woodland Streams of Ochil Hills Woodland Park

1. Ben Cleuch Summit – The Law (Ochil Hills) loop from Alva

2. Ben Ever – Ben Cleuch Summit loop from Alva

3. Dog Gate with Sliding Panel – Nebit Hill loop from Alva

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