Innerdownie, Tarmangie Hill and King's Seat Hill
3 Donalds in Stirling & the Ochils, climbed together from Tillicoultry.
- Distance
- 19.7 km
- Ascent
- 1000 m
- Time
- 6–8.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 648 m
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About this walk
Innerdownie, Tarmangie Hill and King's Seat Hill is a hard 19.7 km circular walk with 1,000 m of ascent, taking 6 to 8.5 hours. It starts at Tillicoultry, Bards Way (grid reference NS 928 976). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest King's Seat Hill at 648 m.
Innerdownie, Tarmangie Hill and King's Seat Hill are Donalds in Stirling & the Ochils, close enough to climb together. The highest, King's Seat Hill, reaches 648 m (2,126 ft).
This route starts from Tillicoultry, Bards Way and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Tillicoultry, follow the path and tracks towards Innerdownie.
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The summits
Climb Innerdownie, then continue to Tarmangie Hill and King's Seat Hill.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
Questions about this walk
- How long does Innerdownie, Tarmangie Hill and King's Seat Hill take?
- Most walkers take 6–8.5 hours for the 19.7 km route, which has 1,000 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 Tillicoultry, Bards Way (grid reference NS 928 976). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- King's Seat Hill (648 m, Donald); Tarmangie Hill (645 m, Donald); Innerdownie (610 m, Donald).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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