Tappoch Broch and Torver Castle

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Overview

A walk to visit Tappoch Broch and Torver Castle, mostly on good paths with some road walking, a short incline near the start. Possibly a short tour of the castle (with eggs for sale) and the Blue Pool.

Local Grade C+

Saturday, 14 September 2024

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:: 300m / 984ft
Type:: circular

Parking in the hospital car park is limited to 4hrs but you can park in the streets of the housing estate on the opposite side of Stirling Road as you reach the roundabout leading to the Hospital.

Features

Toilets available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 65319 73403
Nearest postcode:: G66 1PF
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Southbank Carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 84986 82996
Nearest postcode:: FK5 4WR
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Front entrance to Forth Valley Royal Hospital

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