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Photographs of a circular bike ride around the village of Kippen:-

Views of Southern Highlands, Ochil Hills, Gargunnock Hills


Cross Keys Inn in Kippen Village

Cross Keys Inn in Kippen Village

Kippen is a small village

approximately 10 miles ( 16km ) to the west of  
Stirling.

It lies between the 
Gargunnock Hills and Fintry Hills to the South

 and the
Strath of the River Forth to the North.



Ben Lomond from Burnside Road in Kippen

Ben Lomond

from Burnside Road in Kippen






Boquan Bridge

Boquan Bridge ( built 1673 )

This is was on an old drove road that was upgraded

for military use  between 1770 and 1780

for movement of troops between Stirling and Dumbarton





Fourmerk Farm

Fourmerk Farm






Fourmerk Farm

Fourmerk Farm




Signpost for public path over the Dasher Bridge to Kippen

Signpost for public path

 over the Dasher Bridge to Kippen




Public path via the Dasher Bridge to Kippen

Public path via the Dasher Bridge

 to Kippen





Dasher Bridge over the Boquan Burn

Dasher Bridge over the Boquan Burn





Auldhall Farm

 Auldhall Farm



Farm beneath the Gargunnock Hills

Farm beneath the Gargunnock Hills





Ballochleam Farm beneath the Gargunnock Hills

Ballochleam Farm

beneath the Gargunnock Hills





Bow Bridge over the Boquan Burn

Bailie Bow's Bridge over the Boquhan Burn

A 19th century listed building







Wrightpark

Wrightpark - an 18th century Country House

a Category "B" listed building





Wrightpark

Wrightpark - an 18th century Country House

a Category "B" listed building





The Gargunnock Hills






Road from Riggethill through Burnside Woodlands

Road from Riggethill through Burnside Woodlands





Southern Highlands from Burnside Road

Southern Highlands from Burnside Road





Ochil Hills from Burnside Road

Ochil Hills from Burnside Road






Main Street in Kippen

Main Street in Kippen






Map of Kippen area







Map of Kippen area

Map of Kippen area



Map of the Gargunnock Hills

Map of the Gargunnock Hills



KIPPEN CIRCULAR WALK - ROUTE DESCRIPTION:


This circular walk is from Kippen to Arngomery House and Broich Mill.
This is an easy route and suitable for walkers of all ages and most levels of fitness. It is of 2.5 miles mostly on firm ground, although there are two muddy sections, so wear weatherproof boots and it is a good idea to carry a stick.
Kippen seems to have adrier climate than Milngavie, perhaps because it is in the lee of the Gargunnock Hills and the Campsie Fells a little further away to the south west. The village lies on the lower flanks of the Gargunnocks.
When you look east along the Forth valley towards Stirling you are almost guaranteed to see blue skies even if over your shoulder to the west the view is obscured by low clouds.
Walk north from Kippen Cross down Rennie's Loan at the top of which is the old smiddy. The lane soon gives way to a soft grassy track which used to be an old drovers' road. It leads gently downhill, past several large back gardens. The track goes through an open double gate and swings
lefi. just before the main A811 to Stirling.
Now you are on a metalled lane walking past a farm on your right. This lane emerges onto the main access road from the A811 to Kippen.
Turn left and walk along the pavement for 150 yards to a Public Footpath sign on the right hand side of the road.
There is also a sign here for Arngomery House. Take this tarred lane, the access for the big house, and follow it round to the right until you are above the house and its converted stables. Here on the left you will see a conspicuous white footpath sign to Broich.
Go through a kissing gate and follow the path around the right hand side of the grassy pasture, keeping close to the fence. This leads to another gate. The path keeps straight on following the fence. Here the ground is very soft and wet. If you keep to the left of the path you will find the ground is firmer. This wet stretch is about 300 yards long. Then you come to another gate. Beyond it the ground is firm and the path ascends through a narrow belt of deciduous trees.
Now to Broich Mill Cottage. Above its door is a block of red sandstone inscribed with the original date of construction (1801) and the words “Re-stored 1928 by EL Ewing“. The next cottage also has a memorial to the same restorer who restored it in 1933. Above the cottages there is a lovely picnic spot by the banks of the burn presumably called the Broich.
The path then becomes a track and joins a minor road. When you arrive here turn left, and here you will enjoy wonderful wide views to the east and north across the Forth Valley. This is one of the main reasons people come up to walk in this beautiful area of Scotland.
This minor road soon joins the Kippen to Fintry road and has a pavement to ensure that you can walk safely the short distance back to Kippen's main street.




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Glasgow Visitor Guide - Colin Baxter Itchy Insider's Guide to Glasgow Glasgow Footprint Pocket Guide Glasgow Insight Pocket Guide Glasgow Guide Pub Companion Glasgow Scotland's Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Scotland - Rough Guide

Glasgow Insight Pocket GuideCollins Street Map of GlasgowGlasgow: Then & NowThey belonged to Glasgow Phillips Street Atlas of Glasgow & West Central Scotland Glasgow: The Photographic Atlas100 Hillwalks around Glasgow 50 Walks in Glasgow & SW Scotland

Visit Scotland - Touring Guide Scotland: Where to Stay - Hotels & Guest Houses Scotland: Where to Stay - Bed & Breakfast Rough Guide ScotlandScottish Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Scotland - Lonely PlanetScotland's Highlands & Islands - Lonley Planet Great Glasgow StoriesGlasgow & Surroundings - Insight Guide

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