Dollar to Alva Glen

Strathkelvin Group

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Overview

A walk from Dollar to Alva Glen following the River Devon to Tillicoultry then the path to Alva Glen via Silver Glen. Mostly on good footpaths with short lengths of road walking.

Saturday, 14 February 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:: 255m / 837ft
Type:: linear

Meet at 09:30 in Alva to catch the 09:47 bus 52 to Tillicoultry then onwards to Dollar on bus 23. Pick up available from Southbank car park if required. Don't forget your bus pass if you have one.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 88384 97049
Nearest postcode:: FK12 5EB
what3words:: wicked.comply.muddy

Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Bus stop near Brook St.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 95591 97997
Nearest postcode:: FK14 7HJ
what3words:: conforms.townhouse.guideline

Start time:: 10:30 am

Dean Place Dollar

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NS 88380 97057
Nearest postcode:: FK12 5EB
what3words:: snappy.others.abandons

Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Brook Street Alva

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