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Clackmannanshire

Menstrie Castle – Mentrie Switchbacks loop from Menstrie

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Clackmannanshire

Menstrie Castle – Mentrie Switchbacks loop from Menstrie

Moderate

4.8

(5)

26

hikers

Menstrie Castle – Mentrie Switchbacks loop from Menstrie

02:27

7.40km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

160 m

Menstrie Castle

Highlight • Other

Built in 1560, it is now a block of private owned flats.

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2

361 m

Fox Boy Sculpture, Midtown Gardens

Highlight • Monument

This public art work by internationally renowned sculptor Andy Scott, which features a boy with a fox's head sitting on a water wheel, was installed in Menstrie's Midtown Gardens in December 2008.

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3

474 m

Menstrie Burn and Menstrie Glen

Highlight • Cycleway

Menstrie Wood is a nice surprise on the NCN or the cycle path in the Hillfoots in Central Scotland 🚲 The cycle path itself is smooth asphalt with a quaint …

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4

717 m

Mentrie Switchbacks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing gravel switch back ascent (or descent) giving superb views over the Forth Valley. Gradual gradient so not too difficult or technical.

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5

896 m

Information Board for the Jerah Woodland Heritage Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

Jerah Woodland Heritage Trail Information Board including trails, viewpoints and areas of interest.

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7.40 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.26 km

2.32 km

797 m

Surfaces

6.16 km

797 m

414 m

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