Bannockburn, a small village just outside Stirling, is world-famous as the site of a bloody battle in the Wars of Independence between Scotland and England in 1314. A large monument to Robert the Bruce and a National Trust for Scotland (NTS) visitor centre are located near the site of the battle, close to the village.

It's at the Bannockburn Monument where this particular walk starts. Follow the path away from the car park and down onto the road to Chartershall. Turn left just before the bridge over the Bannock burn. Follow the path alongside the old mill lade all the way to Glasgow Road. Cross the road and take the road running behind the garage towards Milton Farm. Follow a track past some buildings and bear right onto a path, signposted to 'The Falls', which leads to the foot of Coal Wynd. Take in the lovely view from the top of the hill.

Descend into Bannockburn and turn left down The Brae. Cross the burn and turn left on a track to cross the burn again on a footbridge. Follow the path upstream to the weir. Cross the footbridge just beyond it to join the track that leads back to Milton Farm. Cross Glasgow Road, turn right and follow the pavement back to the NTS Visitor Centre.

This route can be found in the Footprint Walks map for Stirling, Bridge of Allan & Dunblane.

There are local facilities in both Bannockburn and Stirling and there's a regular bus service from Stirling. On your city break to Stirling and continuing the historical theme, it's also well worth taking a visit to Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument.

Bannockburn Heritage Walk, Stirling