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Little Burn Waterfall – View of North Third Reservoir loop from Stirling

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Little Burn Waterfall – View of North Third Reservoir loop from Stirling

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4.8

(6)

33

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Little Burn Waterfall – View of North Third Reservoir loop from Stirling

04:32

16.4km

300m

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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.03 km

Stone Ruin in Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

These ruins are the remains of Craigend Lime Works, see Historic Environment Scotland for more details:
trove.scot/place/46187

Tip by

2

4.76 km

Muddy Woodland Path

Highlight • Forest

This lovely woodland path is a good descent off Lewis Hill. It follows the river, passes historic lime kilns and finishes by the car parking area at Gateshead Road.

Tip by

3

6.06 km

View of Carron Valley Reservoir Tower

Highlight • Monument

Interesting tower structure off the dam at North Third Reservoir. There is a staff gauge so you can see the depth of water in the reservoir.

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4

6.86 km

Views of North Third from West bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

North Third Reservoir is only a 15-minute drive from Stirling, and the water is surrounded by typical beautiful Scottish landscape. There is a fine 3.4-mile (5.5-km) hike going around the …

Tip by

5

7.80 km

Little Burn Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Memorial to Belgian pilot.

Tip by

6

9.19 km

View of North Third Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful panorama on to the loch and surrounding mountains!

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9.53 km

Lewis Hill

Peak

8

10.8 km

View of North Third Reservoir and The Human Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you get a lovely view of North Third Reservoir, just outside Stirling. Surrounded by picturesque woodlands, the reservoir was originally built as a water supply but has since become a popular spot for walkers.

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9

12.8 km

Woodland near Gateside Road

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful dense woodland accessed from the Ford at Gateside Rd.

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B

16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

3.08 km

1.32 km

746 m

Surfaces

6.21 km

5.73 km

2.10 km

1.98 km

254 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 10 October

13°C

5°C

12 %

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