Waterfalls of Alva Glen – Nebit Hill loop from Alva

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Waterfalls of Alva Glen – Nebit Hill loop from Alva

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Waterfalls of Alva Glen – Nebit Hill loop from Alva

02:01

5.24km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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129 m

Waterfalls of Alva Glen

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Alva Glen is a spectacular gorge situated above the village of Alva at the foot of the Ochil Hills.
Alva Glen is a diverse and attractive glen. The forest floor …

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806 m

Silver Glen Waterfall and Silver Mine

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The Silver Glen lies approximately 1 km to the east of the town of Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, and takes its name from the silver that was mined there in the …

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1.41 km

View of Alva from the Hill Path

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Not really a gravel bike descent when the grass is damp as there is no traction and very hard to control on steep slope just before the stony hairpins of the Nebbit. Best done on mtb.

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2.32 km

View of the Ochils from Nebit Summit

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2.32 km

Nebit Hill

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A few false summits before the top but stunning views of the Ochils and Forth once you reach it

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3.79 km

View of Alva

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4.43 km

View of the Forth Valley from Alva Glen

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Viewpoint across the forth valley.

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5.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.63 km

2.58 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

April 15, 2023,The Nebit - New personal record!

I can't even describe how good it felt to reach the top of the Nebit! I was so close to giving up but I proved to myself that I could do it! My highest hike so far!