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Carron Valley And District

View of North Third Reservoir – Lewis Hill Trig Point loop from Middlethird Wood

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Stirling

Carron Valley And District

View of North Third Reservoir – Lewis Hill Trig Point loop from Middlethird Wood

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View of North Third Reservoir – Lewis Hill Trig Point loop from Middlethird Wood

02:10

7.75km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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495 m

Little Burn Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Memorial to Belgian pilot.

Tip by

1.89 km

View of North Third Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful panorama on to the loch and surrounding mountains!

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2.17 km

The reservoir was built in 1911 and at its peak was delivering over 9 million litres of water a day. Although no longer in use, you can still see the now B-listed former pump house along the north shore.

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2.23 km

Lewis Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful panorama view looking north to the Scottish Highlands. It's a must stop for a snack. If you're really up for it, head up a little later for a beautiful sunset hike or bike ride.

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3.44 km

Middlethird Wood

Forest

5.21 km

View of North Third Reservoir and The Human Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you get a lovely view of North Third Reservoir, just outside Stirling. Surrounded by picturesque woodlands, the reservoir was originally built as a water supply but has since become a popular spot for walkers.

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6.42 km

View of Carron Valley Reservoir Tower

Highlight • Monument

Interesting tower structure off the dam at North Third Reservoir. There is a staff gauge so you can see the depth of water in the reservoir.

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7.22 km

Views of North Third from West bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

North Third Reservoir is only a 15-minute drive from Stirling, and the water is surrounded by typical beautiful Scottish landscape. There is a fine 3.4-mile (5.5-km) hike going around the …

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7.30 km

Pondside Hut Near Muddy Bridleway

Highlight • Lake

The bridleway does not seem to be used constantly and the surface is a bit mushy & muddy, sinky in places. You have to pick the best ride line in …

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7.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

616 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.29 km

2.62 km

519 m

157 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

20°C

11°C

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View of North Third Reservoir – Lewis Hill Trig Point loop from Middlethird Wood

Little Burn Waterfall

View of North Third Reservoir

View of North Third Reservoir

Lewis Hill Trig Point

View of North Third Reservoir and The Human Rock

View of Carron Valley Reservoir Tower

Views of North Third from West bank

Pondside Hut Near Muddy Bridleway

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