We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
David C.
Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader
A pleasant walk from Dunblane initially through woodland bordering the Allan Water before passing the Wallace Monument and the ruins of Cambuskenneth Abbey. We finish the walk at Stirling Station and catch a train back to Dunblane.
We commence at Dunblane Cathedral, follow the dam road (a Roman path) and visit Robert Louis Stevenson’s cave on the banks of the Allan Water. We then follow the copper mine path above Bridge of Allan, cross Stirling University campus and climb up to the Wallace Monument. We descend to join the banks of the River Forth and visit Cambuskenneth Abbey before finishing at Stirling Railway Station.
Local Grade: C+
Terrain: Mainly country paths (rough and muddy in places) with short sections on footpaths or quiet, single-track roads.
Max height: 180 m.
Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 57.
Car park on the north side of Dunblane Cathedral. Distance from Helensburgh: 43 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour. Suggested fuel contribution: £9.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.
Stirling Railway Station. From where we will return to Dunblane by train.
