Doune Castle and the River Teith
Round a castle famous from Monty Python and Outlander, and along the river below it.
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Time
- 1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 46 m
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About this walk
Doune Castle and the River Teith is an easy 3.7 km circular walk with 30 m of ascent, taking about 1 hours. It starts at Doune Castle (grid reference NN 728 010). The start can be reached by public transport.
Doune Castle is a 14th-century courtyard castle on a bank above the Teith, used as Castle Anthrax in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Winterfell in the Game of Thrones pilot and Castle Leoch in Outlander (Historic Environment Scotland, entry charge). The walk circles the castle and follows the riverside path along the Teith and the Ardoch Burn.
Route
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The castle and the river
Walk round the castle and follow the riverside paths back.
Summit
On the way
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Doune CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Doune Castle and the River Teith take?
- Most walkers take 1–1 hours for the 3.7 km route, which has 30 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 Doune Castle (grid reference NN 728 010). Car park at the castle.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses to Doune from Stirling and Callander. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Riverside and woodland paths, muddy in places.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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