stay on the trail as there are a number of local plants that poke and sting
This is a lovely route, visiting Stirling Castle and the surrounding woodland and hill slope, offering a glimpse of Scottish history and wonderful views.
This trail starts from Stirling railway station and leads you through town and into the woodland on the hill slope atop which is Stirling Castle.
Follow this path around the castle, where if you look up, you’ll see the castle towering above atop the cliffs from between the trees.
Eventually, the path opens up and leads you to the Beheading Stone, where executions would take place.
This spot overlooks River Forth and offers great views of the Wallace Monument and the Ochil Hills.
Partly retrace your steps to continue around the hill, heading up to the Ballengeich Cemetery and Stirling Castle.
You’ll pass by the Robert the Bruce statue guarding the castle car park.
Therefore it’s recommended to go shoulder season, either Spring or Autumn.
Want to trek the Tour du Mont Blanc but don’t have the money to book accomodations along the way or to pay for a guided tour?
Want to hike the TMB this summer and but everything is already booked?
Last summer I hiked the TMB on a last minute whim, with no planning, and no budget. And I still had the time of my life on this bucket-lis hike. So I’ve distilled what I learned into this video to help you make it happen tomorrow.
You can see weird and wild limestone spires right from town. Convenient, efficient public transport makes for easy access to trails for hikers of all levels of ability.
Note. The video incorrectly mentions that Mt. Toubkal 4,167 m (13,671 ft) requires a guide. Not so. You can easily do it independently though it’s longer than an easy day hike. And altitude sickness is a big risk.
