The route of the walk runs along the foot of The Ochils between Menstrie and Tillicoultry and follows parts of The Hillfoots Diamond Jubilee Trail. Starting at Tillicoultry, we shall get a bus to Menstrie (Dumyat Centre) and walk back to Tillicoutry along a mixture of quiet roads, tracks and unsurfaced woodland and hillside paths. Gradients are generally gentle to moderate. The hillside and woodland paths have uneven/rough sections. Leisurely (C+).
Walkers not car sharing meet at the Start.
We shall catch the 09.58 No. 52 bus at the Park Street stop on High Street, Tillicoultry, which arrives at Menstrie Dumyat Centre at 10.12.
Car Parks at Park Street and Bank Street in Tillicoultry.
Public toilets at the Ben Cleuch Centre, Tillicoultry and at the Dumyat Centre, Menstrie.