Ochil Hills - Dollar Glen
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 8 kms | 03:00 (hrs:mins) | 280 metres | Explorer 366: Stirling & Ochil Hills West |
Description
The walk starts and finishes in Dollar, a small town at the southern edge of the Ochil Hills in Clackmannanshire near Stirling. The route rises through the western side of Dollar Glen, a deep, tree filled gorge with waterfalls and mossy rocks.
The glen is dominated by and home to the spectacular, fifteenth century Castle Campbell (sometimes known as 'Castle Gloom'), which is in the care of Historic Scotland and was the former lowland stronghold of the Clan Campbell. The castle can be visited for a small charge. Beyond the castle the route levels out and passes through a coniferous forest and on to open moorland. At the far point of the walk you have stunning views down to Glen Devon. The return route by-passes the forest and crosses the outward route before descending to Dollar by the eastern side of the glen.
Access Info
Car parking in centre of Dollar. For public transport - from Stirling Station walk 4 minutes to Murray Place. Take Stagecoach bus service no 23 (St Andrews) to Dollar which takes around 30 minutes, alighting at Bridge Street.
Additional Info
Toilets available at the start of the walk.
More Info
For further information visit the walkingworld weblink below.
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