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Darn Walk – The Darn Walk Picnic Area loop from Dunblane

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Darn Walk – The Darn Walk Picnic Area loop from Dunblane

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Darn Walk – The Darn Walk Picnic Area loop from Dunblane

01:59

7.25km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.27 km

Darn Walk

Highlight • Historical Site

Apparently dating from Roman times this linear walk from Dunblane to Bridge of Allan follows Allan Water for much of the way. Most people use the bus or train to …

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2

2.68 km

Ben Gunn's Cave and Pirate Bench on The Darn Walk

Highlight • Cave

This is said to have been the inspiration for the Ben Gunn cave in Robert Louis Stevenson "Treasure Island" novel. He holidayed in Bridge of Allan often and used to …

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3

2.72 km

The Darn Walk Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

4

3.01 km

Good beach for paddling on the River Allan

Highlight • Beach

Cross the pedestrian bridge from the Darn walk to access this wee beach for a lovely paddle.

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5

3.84 km

Views of Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a moment to enjoy these stunning views!

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B

7.25 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

430 m

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

875 m

602 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 22 June

25°C

13°C

34 %

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