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Stirling, Falkirk & District Group

We are the Stirling, Falkirk & District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Woodland paths, farm and estate tracks, some of it muddy. The path slopes down to the shore at Port Kale and Port Mora. We return by the side of the Dunskey burn which leads up the Fairy Glen. Short wooden bridges to cross and narrow wet path beside the burn.
Section of pavement walking from and back to the hotel.

Local grade C. 

Friday, 19 April 2024
Start time:
2:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.4km / 4.6mi
Ascent:
106.7m / 350ft
Type:
circular

This is the arrival walk leaving from the hotel. If you wish to attend please advise the leader by text before 1.30pm on the day of the walk.
Most of it is easy walking but the farm track and section beside the burn will be wet and muddy. 
Weather permitting there will be a stone skimming competition at Port Kale .

 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NW 99700 54401
Nearest postcode:
DG9 8TQ
what3words:
saga.paves.stammer
Start time:
2:00 pm

Portpatrick Hotel

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking