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The Darn Walk Picnic Area – Darn Walk loop from Dunblane

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The Darn Walk Picnic Area – Darn Walk loop from Dunblane

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The Darn Walk Picnic Area – Darn Walk loop from Dunblane

01:57

7.24km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

Wanderwang Wood

Forest

1.80 km

Hungryhill Wood

Forest

4.57 km

Ben Gunn's Cave and Pirate Bench on The Darn Walk

Highlight • Cave

This is said to have been the inspiration for the Ben Gunn cave in Robert Louis Stevenson "Treasure Island" novel. He holidayed in Bridge of Allan often and used to …

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4.61 km

The Darn Walk Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

4.98 km

Darn Walk

Highlight • Historical Site

Apparently dating from Roman times this linear walk from Dunblane to Bridge of Allan follows Allan Water for much of the way. Most people use the bus or train to …

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7.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

1.76 km

606 m

581 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

753 m

616 m

488 m

453 m

429 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

22°C

14°C

80 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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The Darn Walk Picnic Area – Darn Walk loop from Dunblane

Ben Gunn's Cave and Pirate Bench on The Darn Walk

The Darn Walk Picnic Area

Darn Walk

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