Stirling | Doune | Short walk | ★★★
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[River Teith near Doune] |
It's only a few hundred metres from the quiet streets of Doune village to its popular castle, along quiet residential streets with a short footpath completing the job. After getting your
Outlander fill from within the stone walls, why not head back by a slightly longer route? A picturesque ramble along the River Teith forms a less direct way back to the village, giving a chance to escape the summer crowds. The first leg loops around a small water treatment centre (but "Doune by the sewage works" wasn't such a catchy name for the walk) before following the water course through fields, woodland and the occasional muddy patch, with several good views back to the castle. With an extra 30-minute (round trip) walk along pavements, you could easily add in
Deanston Distillery to make more of a day of it.
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[View back towards Doune Castle from the riverside path] |
📌 Walk: Doune by the riverside
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Start / finish at car park on Castlehill Court, Doune village centre, G.R.: NN 728015 ///shadows.depth.riverside
▶ 3 km / 2 mi | ▲ 20 m | ⌚ Short |
⬤ Easy
Features: Doune ★★;
Doune Castle ★★★★; Ardoch Burn; River Teith
Terrain: Mix of wide and narrow paths (muddy in places), tracks, minor roads and village pavements.
Route & map
Car park - Doune Castle - confluence of Ardoch Burn & River Teith - follow River Teith upstream to A84 - Doune - start
Route credit: Walkhighlands
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On our visit
Wildlife: Dipper on the Ardoch Burn; dogs being taken for a walk.
Weather: About 7°C and sunny; moderate breeze with the river full of snowmelt.
Chronological photo guide
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[Woodland path between Doune village and castle] |
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[Doune Castle (27/4/15)] |
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[Snowdrops by the Ardoch Burn] |
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[Otter sculpture] |
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[Woodland tunnel] |
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[Confluence of the Ardoch Burn (left) & River Teith] |
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[River Teith] |
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[Distant castle] |
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[Riverside path] |
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[Riverside path] |
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[Paths are a little muddy in places] |
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[River Teith in full flow] |
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[View back towards Doune Castle from the riverside path] |
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[Riverside path] |
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[Snowdrops] |
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[George Street, Doune] |
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[Doune village centre] |
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