Bracklinn Falls and Callander Crags
Waterfalls in a wooded gorge, then a climb to the Jubilee Cairn for the best view over Callander.
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 180 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 326 m
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About this walk
Bracklinn Falls and Callander Crags is an easy 5.2 km out-and-back walk with 180 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Bracklinn Falls car park (grid reference NN 637 083). The start can be reached by public transport.
Two of Callander's favourite short walks in one outing. First, a woodland path leads to Bracklinn Falls, where the Keltie Water tumbles through a narrow gorge beneath a modern footbridge.
Back at the car park, a path climbs through the woods to Callander Crags and the cairn built for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, with views over the town to Ben Ledi and across the Carse of Stirling.
Route
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1
To the falls
Follow the path east from the car park through woodland and down to the footbridge over Bracklinn Falls. Return to the car park.
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2
Up to the Crags
Cross the road and take the path climbing north-west through the woods onto Callander Crags.
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3
The Jubilee Cairn
Follow the crest to the cairn and its view over Callander, then return to the car park.
Summit
On the way
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Bracklinn FallsWaterfall · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Bracklinn Falls and Callander Crags take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 5.2 km route, which has 180 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Bracklinn Falls car park (grid reference NN 637 083). Car park on Bracklinn Road above Callander.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Stirling to Callander; the car park is a 20-minute walk uphill from the town. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Good woodland paths with some steep sections and steps; slippery rocks near the falls.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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