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Dunblane Circuit

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Photographs of a circular walk from Dunblane to Kinbruck Village

 alongside the Allan Water in Central Scotland

Cathedral in Dunblane

The Cathedral in Dunblane

The building is largely 13th century in date
incorporating an originally free-standing 11th century bell-tower.
The tower was increased in height in the 15th century,
 a change evident in the colour of the stonework
 and in the late gothic style of the upper windows.



House in Ramoyle in Dunblane

House in Ramoyle

 in Dunblane





Path from Ramoyle

Path from Ramoyle 




The A9 on outskirts of Dunblane

The A9

on outskirts of Dunblane



Gargunnock Hills





Footbridge over railway line to Ashfield village

Footbridge over railway line

 to Ashfield village
 





Terraced houses in Ashfield village

Terraced houses

 in Ashfield village



Railway line at Ashfield village

Railway line

 at Ashfield village





Allan Water near Ashfield village

Allan Water

near Ashfield village





House in Kinbuck Village

House in Kinbuck Village





Allan Water at Kinbuck Village

Allan Water

at Kinbuck Village






Kinbuck Bridge over the Allan Water

Kinbuck Bridge over the Allan Water 

This is a category "B" listed structure




Waterside Farm on route to Dunblane

Waterside Farm

on route to Dunblane 
 






Ochil Hills beyond the Allan Water

Ochil Hills

beyond the Allan Water 
 





Allan Water at Dunblane

Allan Water

at Dunblane
 




Bridge over the Allan Water in Dunblane

Bridge over the Allan Water

 in Dunblane





Route Map of Dunblane Circuit

Route Map for Circuit around Dunblane



DUNBLANE CIRCUIT - ROUTE DESCRIPTION

Location: Stirlingshire
Map: OS Landranger 57 or free Dunblane path leaflet available locally
Distance: 5.5 miles / 9km
Time: 2-3 hours
Terrain: Easy low-level walk



This easy walk links Dunblane with two attractive villages and provides an opportunity to visit a wonderful historic church. Ramoyle was once the main route into Dunblane from the north. This was a settlement of handloom weavers. and some of the houses date back to the 18th century. Before long you will see the Braes of Doune windfarm. Crossing the large field which leads towards Ashfield is not difficult but the path is not continuous, though it steadily improves as it heads towards the railway line. Wherever you reach the fence, walk along by it until you reach the bridge over the railway. If you arrive there by a slightly different route, it doesn’t matter. Ashfield is another former weaving settlement with attractive rows of former weavers’ cottages, beside the railway with the Allan Water on your left. The section between the villages of Ashfield and Kinbuck is liable to flood, so an alternative route is suggested in the route directions. Kinbuck is another attractive village, and the road winds along beside the Allan Water round several bends to reach Kinbuck Bridge. After a road section you go down to cross the Allan Water yet again. The scene here is pretty with trees overhanging the bank. There's even a small beach. You then follow a riverside path back towards Dunblane. At the top of the rise you get a good view of Gargunnock Crags before reaching the area known as the Laigh ( low ) Hills and heading back, again beside the river, into Dunblane.

Route:

Start from the Haining car park, in Dunblane ( behind the Cathedral, GR2 NN7B2015 ).
Continue uphill into Ramoyle.
At an old stone notice saying Laighhill Loan 1888 TL and go down the path to the Scouring Burn.
TR after crossing the burn and then recross it.
Climb steps and fork left.
Walk through a wood by a wall and reach cemetery access road.
Take path R of cemetery wall.
Go L at roundabout to cross A9.
Opposite slip road for Perth go L through gate into large field ( signpost for Ashtield ).
Follow the track inside the gate for about 100m then go half-right aiming towards the windfarm, over a low  rise.
At fence, TR to railway bridge.
Cross and TL into Ashfield.
Pass bus shelter and continue on path, signed for Kinbuck.
At gate, go through and continue along field edges to Craigton farm.
The next section can flood in winter. In this case, use farm access road under the railway and TL on the road into Kinbuck.
If it is dry, continue with the path, eventually climbing onto the road and TL.
Cross Kinbuck Bridge and TL on minor road.
At fork, keep L
Continue tor about 1km past Waterside and Hutchison until, at a sharp R bend, go L through gate down field side.
At far comer, go through small gate and take path down to footbridge over the river.
Cross and go R on a path.
Pass under railway and A9, walk beside new houses then go downhill to railway then L into Laigh Hills.
Take first main path on R ( before houses ) and keep R past tyres in the ground marking a cycle track.
Continue with main path to cross railway.
Turn immediately L and follow path down to play area.
TL to rejoin Allan Water.
Go under railway and keep L up to car park.






Map of Dunblane Circuit

Map of Circuit around Dunblane


Location Map for Dunblane

Location Map for Dunblane 


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