View of Stirling Castle – Stirling Old Town Jail loop from Stirling

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View of Stirling Castle – Stirling Old Town Jail loop from Stirling

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View of Stirling Castle – Stirling Old Town Jail loop from Stirling

01:24

13.0km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

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1.20 km

Stirling Old Town Cemetery

Highlight • Monument

From here there is a beautiful view over the Royal Gardens towards the furthest foothills of the Highlands.

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2.58 km

View of Stirling Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Dominating the skyline for miles around, Stirling Castle is a shining example of Renaissance architecture. Visitors can look out from its high stone walls to the battlefields of Stirling Bridge …

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6.12 km

View of Stirling Castle from King's Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great trail with views back over to Stirling and its castle.

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7.04 km

Daffodils in Kings Park

Highlight • Natural

Extensive park that invites you to run and walk. In the complex are the so-called King's Knot and Queens Knot. From here you also have a good view of Stirling Castle higher up.

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12.1 km

Cowane's Hospital

Highlight • Historical Site

Cowane's Hospital is a 17th-century almshouse in the Old Town of Stirling, Scotland. It was established in 1637 with a bequest of 40,000 merks from the estate of the merchant …

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12.2 km

Stirling Old Town Jail

Highlight • Historical Site

The Old Town Jail was first opened in 1847. Located at the top of St. John Street, the jail paints a frightening picture of what it would have been like …

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12.2 km

Stirling Tolbooth

Highlight • Historical Site

The Tolbooth is a modern arts venue located within one of Stirling’s most significant historical buildings. A jail, courthouse and one time Scottish Parliament during James VI’s reign, the Tolbooth …

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12.2 km