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Darn Walk – Stone Bridge (Bridge of Allan) loop from Bridge of Allan

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Darn Walk – Stone Bridge (Bridge of Allan) loop from Bridge of Allan

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4.7

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Darn Walk – Stone Bridge (Bridge of Allan) loop from Bridge of Allan

04:00

14.2km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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905 m

Ciao Bofa Italian Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good coffee, awesome sweet treats, cheerful service. A great place to wait for the train after a big ride!

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2.42 km

Views of Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a moment to enjoy these stunning views!

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4.63 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 walk the Darn walk. The spot is marked with a pirate themed bench in his honour.

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4.68 km

The Darn Walk Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

5.05 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 return but it's a nice there and back as the scenery is different on the return. It’s known as the Darn Walk.

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9.38 km

Kippenrait Glen

Highlight • Gorge

Woodland on a steep-sided ravine between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan. The woodland is believed to have been continuously wooded since the last ice age, making it an area of high biodiversity and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

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13.1 km

Stone Bridge (Bridge of Allan)

Highlight • Historical Site

Perfect for hiking in wonderful scenery

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

3.84 km

3.64 km

2.20 km

367 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

3.88 km

2.98 km

1.45 km

1.22 km

279 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 21 July

24°C

11°C

18 %

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Darn Walk – Stone Bridge (Bridge of Allan) loop from Bridge of Allan

Ciao Bofa Italian Café

Views of Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument

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

The Darn Walk Picnic Area

Darn Walk

Kippenrait Glen

Stone Bridge (Bridge of Allan)

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