Description
There are three parts to this route. From Callander to Keltie Bridge (2.5km, bus stop), it follows a combination of quiet residential streets and a paved pedestrian/cycleway. From Keltie Bridge to Burn of Cambus (8km, bus stop), it follows forestry tracks and a very quiet single track road through woodland and upland pasture (there are two locked gates on this section). From Burn of Cambus to Doune (4km) it follows field and woodland paths, mainly along the banks of the River Teith (past early medieval Old Kilmadock church, Doune Castle and the site of a Roman fort).
It is possible to walk direct from Burn of Cambus to Doune along the A84 (about 2.5km). There is a pavement all the way, but the road can be very busy, especially at weekends. On weekdays and Saturdays, there is an hourly bus service along the A84 between Callander, Doune and Stirling (First Buses 59).
This route is a replacement for Caldou one. It is slightly longer but follows a clearer path through Brokentree Wood and avoids the road walk at the end
There are three parts to this route. From Callander to Keltie Bridge (2.5km, bus stop), it follows a combination of quiet residential streets and a paved pedestrian/cycleway. From Keltie Bridge to Burn of Cambus (8km, bus stop), it follows forestry tracks and a very quiet single track road through woodland and upland pasture (there are two locked gates on this section). From Burn of Cambus to Doune (4km) it follows field and woodland paths, mainly along the banks of the River Teith (past early medieval Old Kilmadock church, Doune Castle and the site of a Roman fort).
It is possible to walk direct from Burn of Cambus to Doune along the A84 (about 2.5km). There is a pavement all the way, but the road can be very busy, especially at weekends. On weekdays and Saturdays, there is an hourly bus service along the A84 between Callander, Doune and Stirling (First Buses 59).
This route is a replacement for Caldou one. It is slightly longer but follows a clearer path through Brokentree Wood and avoids the road walk at the end
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Callander
Grid Ref
NN6285307891
Lat / Lon
56.24368° / -4.21467°
Easting / Northing
262,853E / 707,891N
What3Words
episodes.footpath.capacity
Doune
Grid Ref
NN7283201505
Lat / Lon
56.18912° / -4.05070°
Easting / Northing
272,832E / 701,505N
What3Words
workouts.fallback.hockey
| Callander | |
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| Grid Ref | NN6285307891 |
| Lat / Lon | 56.24368° / -4.21467° |
| Easting / Northing | 262,853E / 707,891N |
| What3Words | episodes.footpath.capacity |
| Doune | |
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| Grid Ref | NN7283201505 |
| Lat / Lon | 56.18912° / -4.05070° |
| Easting / Northing | 272,832E / 701,505N |
| What3Words | workouts.fallback.hockey |
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reviews
Fiona Tullis
14 Jul 2022Good walking route from Callendar to Doune along footpaths, old railway lines, minor roads and forest tracks. There are kissing gates and locked farm gates along this route so not fully accessible. Forest tracks are steep, narrow and slippy in places. Passes historical features such as old Kilmadock church and Doune castle.
JMiller
15 Aug 2021This walk is described well. There is just one locked gate in the middle section when you leave the forestry plantation. There is a fence either side. An alternative would be to take the forestry path through Drumvaich forest which would bring you out to rejoin the path further along (see map).
There has been some disturbance of the path due to forestry vehicles when you leave Drumloist Road and it isn’t so obvious as to where the bridge is to cross Annet Burn. The bridge is not in the best conditions (see photographs) and would not be suitable for wheelchair or buggy users. The path on the other side of the river is overgrown and due to forestry works, not so clear.
An alternative would be to stay Drumloist road (which is more accessible) till you reach the A84. There would be a short walk on the side of the road before reaching the way again.
The section that takes you down to the river and along the river Teith is a good path. Once you cross the A84 and rejoin the path there are a couple of stiles which would be difficult to get through if you had a wheelchair or a buggy. An alternative would be to continue along the footpath beside the A84 and turn down George street to reach the end point on the Main Street.
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