Alva Glen Loop

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
2.27 kms	00:45 (hrs:mins)	194 metres	Explorer 366: Stirling & Ochil Hills West

Description

This walk starts from the car park at Alva Glen and takes in numerous waterfalls, wildlife and the 'smugglers cove'. Alva is a small town along the foot of the southern Ochils in Clackmannanshire.

The walk follows a path heading up the eastern side of Alva Glen, crossing numerous times over the Alva Burn and passing a number of waterfalls. A steep climb up the the initial ascent of the sides of Craig Leith give excellent views of the glen and the valley beyond. Returning around the side of Craig Leith, views can be seen as far as Stirling, the Wallace Monument and Falkirk and beyond. Return on higher ground round Craig Leith. The more alert may also view a number of birds of prey at this point, prior to the descent through the golf course and back to the car park.

Access Info

From Stirling, take the A91 towards St Andrews. Upon entering Alva, turn left at the junction with the B908. Follow the road to the top, where you will come to a crossroads. The road ahead is a minor road and leads to Alva Golf Course. Follow this road up, ignoring the first exit to the left and then keeping left until you reach the small starting car park.