Sheriffmuir loop from Stirling

We have looked at Strava and apparently we have run this route several times and mainly due to the local location for us. If you are looking for a nice road run with a reasonable length then this is a good one and it has a good bit of climb in the early stages. The route is out in the open for long periods so best avoided in strong winds and rain - we speak from experience.

The route heads uphill from the car park on the small road which bends and turns its way up through the woods. The bluebells in this area are stunning in spring time. You are soon out of the trees and Dumyat hill appears on your right. There is traffic on the road but not very much and in fact most mornings you will not see any cars on this section.

Once at the tee junction your take a right on the Sheriffmuir road which continues the uphill for another thought there are some short downhill and flats along the way. From the mark to the route is mostly downhill.

With the old Sheriffmuir Inn in sight you are heading up the hill from the small stream. A trail path has been created on your left that you should take, see pictres. You can of course stay on the tarmac and take the road on the left and the two routes will join up.

The trail takes you out at the monument complete with a description of the Battle of Sheriffmuir. There are several alternative routes available at this point so have a look at the picture section for the information sign. We keep on the tarmac and head off to Bridge of Allan.

The road hits a tee junction at the bottom of the hill and the route takes you left down the Glen Road. You pass a few houses before the road is blocked off to cars and you have a nice section within the trees. This road brings you into the back of Bridge of Allan. From here follow the route around the top of the village before taking the Sheriffmuir road on your left.

A short distance up this road you will see a path on the right just before the road starts the climb beside the woods. Take this path following the wall of the university. This brings you back out at the road near the car park where a right turn will see you back.