Cornton from Bridge of Allan
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 4.8 kms | 01:30 (hrs:mins) | 0 metres | Explorer 366 - Stirling and Ochil Hills West |
Description
This is a good walk or cycle link to Stirling. Starting on Fountain Road turn right, heading away from the main street. Pass two churches facing each other. They are the parish church - St Saviour?s Episcopal Church built in 1857 and Holy Trinity Church built in 1858. They were both built to accommodate the number of tourists who were flocking to Bridge of Allan at that time. Holy Trinity Church is open to visitors on Saturdays from June to September 10am-4pm, the chancel furniture was designed by famous Scottish architect Charles Rennie Macintosh.
Follow Fountain Road down to the Fountain it?s now named after - this used to be Market Street. The Fountain of Ninevah was erected by Major Henderson to commemorate important archaeological discoveries made in Assyria (Turkey) in the 1840?s. The fluting above the 4 dolphins was originally the top of the fountain, the Heron was added much later by James Drysdale - the chief magistrate at the time. Go straight ahead at the roundabout. Further along on the right before the fire station you?ll see a sign indicating the start of Centenary Walk. The path leads along to the riverside and to Centenary Park. If you look carefully you may see the brilliant blue flash as a kingfisher darts along the river but watch out for Giant Hogweed, this beautiful, very tall plant has sap that can blister your skin.
Follow the river downstream until a path leads you back around the edge of the playing fields to Fountain Road. Turn right and be sure to check the lights when you get to the level crossing. You are now in Cornton. To continue into Stirling, continue along Cornton Road (not on the map?) bear right before the traffic lights, into Bridgehaugh Road and cross the old bridge into Stirling.
Access Info
This walk begins from the Fountain Road car park in Bridge of Allan
Additional Info
This walk appears in the Community Paths Bridge of Allan Walks Leaflet. To obtain a copy, contact the Stirling Council's Countryside Service on 01786 442971.
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