Category: Dunblane

Dunblane-Ashfield (walk)

3.5 miles (return)

START – Cathedral car park in Dunblane. Great free car park next to the start of the walk (follow Public Path The Haugh).

Past the Faery Bridge.
Path uphill on the right of play area.
Follow Ramoyle.
Cross railway bridge.
Ashfield.
To Kinbuck (for another day).

Lovely walk! Was planning to follow the directions from the Walkhighlands website but the path mentioned on the website is now closed. Will carry on to Kinbuck next time and do a loop.

Kilbryde (discovering)

5 miles

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

Left at car park towards A822.
Follow Kilbryde.
Right for the castle.
Went left.
Parking for 2 cars not far from signposts.
Stayed on minor road.
For another day….
Road goes on…

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.

Jerah Woodland (exploring)

Around 5 miles

START – Metal gate on Sheriffmuir Road, near Dunblane and Bridge of Allan. Parking spaces on the left of the bridge.

After 40 minutes uphill…
Took left path down.
The Lossburn Reservoir in the distance.
Right narrow path here to explore.
Stopped here.

Stunning scenery!
A couple of walkers told me that the track eventually stops, is a dead end. Didn’t go until the end as it is very remote on your own. Not a smooth track, full of stones.
Noticed a couple of narrow paths on the way (on the left) that go apparently to Colsnaur Hill. There were also a couple on the right leading towards the track to Menstrie (I assume).
Will come back to explore further.
A must on a sunny day!

Darn walk loop (walk)

5 miles

START – Junction between Glen Road and Sheriffmuir Road, near Dunblane.

Bridge of Allan.
Look out for sign on the right.
Golf course.
Dunblane (opposite Police Station).

DARN PATH was very boggy, but gave lovely access to the water. Missed a path behind the golf course that leads back to the start of the walk. Had to walk back from opposite Dunblane’s police station.

Dumyat Hill loop (walk)

Around 4.5 miles

START – Dumyat car park on Sheriffmuir Road, near Bridge of Allan and Dunblane.

Dumyat car park.
Walking down on the other side.
Lossburn Reservoir in the distance.
Towards track to Lossburn Reservoir.
Left path for the reservoir.
Lossburn Reservoir.
Path alongside reservoir.
Track leads to Sheriffmuir Road.
Back to car park.

GREAT LOOP TO DO!
UPHILL to DUMYAT was busy, downhill to the reservoir very quiet. Lovely contrast!

Jerah Woodland-Lossburn Reservoir loop (walk)

6 miles approx. (3 hours)

START – Metal bridge on Sheriffmuir Road, not far from the former Sheriffmuir Inn (now a private house).

Space for 3 or 4 cars next to bridge.
Follow forestry track uphill.
Track levels up, then goes down.
Ignore left path.
First glimpse of the reservoir.
Look for path on the right.
Go over gate.
Take narrow path on the right.
Faint path next to reservoir.
Track leads back to the road.
Sheriffmuir Road (a few spaces for cars).
Signpost on Sheriffmuir Road.
Follow Sheriffmuir Road back to start of the walk.

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE WALKS, LOVED IT!
ALTHOUGH the path is sometimes faint, it’s not a difficult walk to do. It’s quite obvious where to go.

Paradise Pools loop (walk)

3 miles approx.

START – Car park on Sheriffmuir Road (very close to the Clan MacRae Memorial).

Car park for a few cars.
Gate at back of car park.
RIght at junction.
Path parallel to the pylons.
Track becomes faint path.
Straight on., then right.
Path opposite on the right to investigate, might provide easier access.
The Pools from a distance.
Back to junction, then right.
Left after gate (Sheriffmuir Road).
Towards the Sheriffmuir Inn (now a private house).
Back to the car park.

SHERIFFMUIR ROAD is a great place to walk and cycle!

Sheriffmuir Gathering Stone loop (walk)

5 miles approx.

START – small car park on the Sheriffmuir Road, not far from the junction with Glen Road.

Sheriffmuir Road.
Space for a few cars here (and car park a bit further on the right).
Path behind the Clan MacRae Memorial.
Gathering Stone on the left from boardwalk.
Mar Trail to Dunblane.
Back towards car park.

NICE WAY of discovering the Clan MacRae Memorial and the Gathering Stone.