Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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785 m

Stirling Old Town Jail

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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882 m

Mar's Wark

Commissioned around 1569 by the powerful Earl of Mar, heriditary Keeper of Stirling Castle and one time Regent of Scotland during the minority of James VI. The Earls of Mar …

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1.17 km

Back o' Hill Walk, Stirling Castle

Scenic walk around the hill under the imposing castle.

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2.17 km

The Beheading Stone and Cannons on Gowan Hill

The beheading stone is thought to have been used for capital punishments in the 15th Century and was probably used in the executions of various important figures.

In 1425, Murdoch, …

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3.03 km

Stirling 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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4.24 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.29 km

1.22 km

473 m

261 m

Surfaces

1.74 km

1.07 km

951 m

278 m

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 September

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Stirling Castle & Gowanhill loop from Stirling

Stirling Old Town Jail

Mar's Wark

Back o' Hill Walk, Stirling Castle

The Beheading Stone and Cannons on Gowan Hill

Stirling Castle

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