1. This subway has a 10% gradient (EW). 130cm wide. Only 5% in the opposite direction. See later for description of a diversion. 0.8 km from start — 19 Jun 2021
2. Closeup of the same subway. 0.8 km from start — 19 Jun 2021
3. To avoid the steep gradient on the subway, turn right at the bottom of Upper Craigs (at the point illustrated) and use the subway under Wellgreen Road. Follow the path into the Waitrose car park and continue along the front of the store, crossing Burghmuir Road by the pedestrian crossing. You are now bak on the route. In the reverse (east to west) direction, cross Burghmuir Road using the pedestrian crossing and continue along the front of Waitrose and the far side of the car park. Then along a footway that leads to a subway under Wellgreen Road. Turn right after the subway. 0.7 km from start — 19 Jun 2021
4. Pedestrian crossing over Linden Avenue 1.8 km from start — 19 Jun 2021
5. Pedestrian crossing over Pike Road 2.3 km from start — 19 Jun 2021
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6. Pedestrian crossing over Pike Road 2.3 km from start — 19 Jun 2021
7. This is a 40m stretch of relatively short grass. It was dry and in good condition at the time of survey, but it is possible that it may become water logged at times in winter. To avoid, go back 100m to the path crossroads and continue along the main path in the same direction as before. It bcurve gently to the right and ejoins the route after about 300m. In the opposite direction (east to west), continue along the main path for about 150m until you reach Wishart Drive. Turn right, follow Wishart Drive to its conclusion, and then the short path that leads to the main route. 2.8 km from start — 19 Jun 2021
8. Gravel path through Balquidderock Wood (famed for its bluebells in April/May). 3 km from start — 19 Jun 2021
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9. Gravel path through Balquidderock Wood (famed for its bluebells in April/May). 3 km from start — 19 Jun 2021
10. Paved path through Balquidderock Wood km from start — 19 Jun 2021
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11. Paved path through Balquidderock Wood km from start — 19 Jun 2021
12. Path through Ladywell Park 3.6 km from start — 19 Jun 2021
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13. Path through Ladywell Park 3.6 km from start — 19 Jun 2021
14. Path damaged by flooding at crossing of Bannockburn (for possible diversion see later photos) 4 km from start — 19 Jun 2021
15. Steps after Bannockburn crossing 4.1 km from start — 19 Jun 2021
16. To avoid the steps, continue along the wide paved path in Ladywell Park, up the zigzag (8% gradient) to emerge on New Road (A9). Turn left and follow the road for about 300m to reach the endpoint of the route. In the opposite direction, from the start point of the route, follow New Road for about 300m, over the high bridge over the Bannockburn. The turn right and follow the wide path down into Ladywell Park. km from start — 19 Jun 2021