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Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe, Aberfoyle

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Overview

A woodland walk from Aberfoyle. Visit the old Kirk and the minister's grave, then up Doon Hill and around and up Fairy Knowe and learn the legend of the minister who annoyed the fairies. Return to Aberfoyle following the cycle path which follows the river Forth.

Eastwood walk Grade C+

Saturday, 19 October 2024
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
196.6m / 645ft
Type:
circular

The walk is mostly on woodland paths and may be muddy and slippery after rain.
Please text walk leader on no later than 7.00pm the night before the walk to let them know you are coming.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 57331 57622
Nearest postcode:
G76 8NE
what3words:
golf.tracks.pets
Meeting time:
8:30 am

Clarkston Halls car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 52209 00931
Nearest postcode:
FK8 3UU
what3words:
cookers.melon.trapdoor
Start time:
10:00 am

Main car park Aberfoyle

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