Best walks to or from Bridge of Allan

An accessible, attractive walk entirely on roads with a good surface, the central third closed to traffic, through woods on the old Glen Road. A mix of quiet roads and a traffic-free closed road/cycle path and with a footpath that narrows along Glen Road and a bit more of a hill than the alternative route. The traffic-free central section is part of the National Cycle Network spur connecting Bridge of Allan with Doune. Extensive woodland.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

lovely views. A very direct but dull, functional route following the pavement next to the main road between the two towns, with reasonable-quality lit pavements throughout. The exception is a steep and cobbled humpbacked bridge over the River Forth.

Warnings: The humpbacked bridge over the River Forth is steep and cobbled, with 100m of cobbles and a 9% gradient on one side. The parallel road bridge is closed to pedestrians.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Moderate climb to Dumyat, the landmark peak at the western Ochils, through mixed woodland and a rhododendron tunnel, with summit views to the Wallace Monument.

Time: 4h30

1 highlight: Dumyat (A prominent peak at the western end of the Ochil Hills offering outstanding panoramic views over Strathallan and the Forth valley)

Warnings: A moderate hill climb with steep, occasionally slippery paths and crag edges; take care on the descent.

Walk details: Strathallan Community Rail Partnership (PDF).