Along the River Teith (Doune loop)

3 miles approx.

START – Chain Lodge in Doune, on the A84. Parking for 2 cars on lay-by nearby (on road to Deaston Distillery).

Brilliant walk!

The Smiddy-River Teith walk

2.5 miles approx. (one way)

START – The Smiddy Farm Shop. Follow the Garden Path from the Smiddy (see previous post).

Took faint path next to pet’s graveyard.

Great discovery!
There is a gate that leads to the Blair Drummond Caravan Club from the Garden Path (I noticed it on the way back). I followed a narrow path next to what looks like a pet’s graveyard.
Very difficult to park on the Cuthill Brae minor road. They don’t want you there. I was even told by someone from the Caravan Club that the site was closed and to walk back to the Smiddy another way (although there is a signpost from the Caravan Club to the Smiddy).

Blair Drummond Estate Circular (2nd visit)

1.5 miles approx.

START – The Smiddy Farm Shop on the A84 between Doune and Stirling. Plenty of spaces to park (and plenty of spaces for lunch or coffee). Nice shop.

Very pleasant short walk. Difficult to get lost as most paths seem to bring back to the Smiddy.

Kilbryde (discovering)

5 miles

START – Informal car park on road to Argaty, between Doune and Dunblane.

Minor road with few passing places. The minor road goes on for 2 or 3 miles apparently and then becomes a track. A loop can be done via a gated track that leads back to Argaty according to a fellow walker. Will come back to investigate, probably with my bike.