Stirling's Back Walk and the castle
Up the old Back Walk below the town walls to Stirling Castle, with views to the Wallace Monument and the Ochils.
- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Ascent
- 90 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 85 m
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About this walk
Stirling's Back Walk and the castle is an easy 4.1 km circular walk with 90 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Stirling station (grid reference NS 798 935). The start can be reached by public transport.
The Back Walk is a path laid out in the 18th century along the foot of Stirling's old town walls and the crags below the castle. From near the station, it climbs gently round the rock to the castle esplanade, with views over the Carse of Stirling.
The walk carries on over Gowan Hill, just beyond the castle, for a view to the Wallace Monument on the Abbey Craig and the Ochil Hills, then drops back through the old town.
Route
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1
The Back Walk
Follow the Back Walk along the old town walls and up round the crags.
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2
The castle
Reach the castle esplanade, then continue over Gowan Hill.
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3
The old town
Return down through the old town to the station.
Summit
On the way
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Stirling CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Stirling's Back Walk and the castle take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 4.1 km route, which has 90 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 Stirling station (grid reference NS 798 935). Town-centre car parks (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Stirling from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Surfaced paths and cobbled streets, with a steady climb to the castle and some steps.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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