University Walking Group

University Walking Group A walking group, open to all that takes advantage of the scenery around Stirling University. Walks start at the MacRobert Centre at 10.30am every Saturday.

Our group started in 2009 as an collaboration between the University and Active Stirling. During that time our numbers have varied between 6 and 25 and we have managed to walk on over 48 weeks of the year. We also vary in age and level of fitness but this doesn't seem to make any difference because the most important thing we have in common is our enjoyment of walking. Our walks vary from fairly f

lat walks on pavements though the local town to tramping through fields with frolicking lambs and the woods on the hillside above the campus. At this stage we really have to say thank you to those people who have taken the time to train as walk leaders and who give up so much of their time to keep our walks going. Each walk needs two of these volunteers to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the group members. Volunteers are trained by Active Stirling and training sessions takes place several times a year. Each walk has been planned, scoped and checked by the walk leaders several times and is usually checked again in the week leading up to the walk to ensure the route is clear. Heavy winds can bring down trees and block a route or rain can cause the path to become waterlogged or slippery underfoot. This sometimes means we will be unable to do the planned walk for that week and will fall back on a more realistic option. This is sometimes disappointing if you had hoped to cover a particular route but we do try to make the routes as varied as possible.

19/06/2026

Saturday 20th June.

Starts at the MacRobert Arts Centre at 10:30am.

Today's walk intended to be Cocksburn Reservoir however, as we did this as a reserve walk quite recently we are switching to Bridge of Allan Golf Course and Mine Wood. This walk has some lengthy uphill stretches and should last about 2 hours. The forecast is for sunny intervals and a moderate breeze. Ian

Thanks to Angela for leading our walk to Cambuskenneth.Dry and warm for most of the walk. Thanks to all who joined us.
13/06/2026

Thanks to Angela for leading our walk to Cambuskenneth.Dry and warm for most of the walk. Thanks to all who joined us.

12/06/2026

Saturday 13th June.
Starts at the MacRobert Arts Centre at 10:30 am.

Today's walk is down to Cambuskenneth via Ladysneuk Road. This is the pretty little village nestled in a meander of the River Forth - it used to be a ferry point over the Forth to Stirling and the site of the remains of Cambuskenneth Abbey. The Abbey was used as the Scottish parliament during Bruce's time . The walk is mostly flat and should last about 2 hours. The forecast is for light rain showers and a gentle breeze, so wet gear is advised.Ian

Thanks to Pat for leading our walk to Cocksburn Reservoir. Dry all the way and a wee picnic too. Thanks to all who came ...
07/06/2026

Thanks to Pat for leading our walk to Cocksburn Reservoir. Dry all the way and a wee picnic too. Thanks to all who came along.

05/06/2026

Saturday 6th June.
Starts at the MacRobert Arts Centre at 10:30am.

Today's walk is up into Yellowcraig wood. This is the wood to the east of the campus and is named for the Gorse and Broom blossom that covered the crags in times past - edged out by rhodadendrons - although making a comeback. The walk has some lengthy and steep uphill stretches and may last 2 hours plus. This is our most energetic walk and we hope to have a short picnic at the cliffside viewpoint. A small snack to eat ,and share, and something to drink are ideal.The forecast is for rain showers so we may divert to a walk to Cocksburn reservoir if ground conditions are poor. Ian

Thanks to Angela for leading the Abbey Craig and Wallace monument walk on Saturday, and to all who joined us. We dodged ...
31/05/2026

Thanks to Angela for leading the Abbey Craig and Wallace monument walk on Saturday, and to all who joined us. We dodged the rain and enjoyed some pleasant weather on our walk.

29/05/2026

Saturday 30th May.
Starts at the MacRobert Arts Centre at 10:30am.

Today's walk is up to and round the Abbey Craig. This is the volcanic outcrop topped off by the Wallace Monument. The walk has some lengthy uphill stretches and should last about 2 hours.The forecast is for light cloud and light winds. Ian

Thanks Ian for leading on our walk taking in some new parts of Bridge of Allan, thanks also to Lynne for suggesting and...
24/05/2026

Thanks Ian for leading on our walk taking in some new parts of Bridge of Allan, thanks also to Lynne for suggesting and managing the group photo line up. Finally thanks to all who joined us for some fine weather and colours on show.

22/05/2026

Saturday 23rd May.

Starts at the MacRobert Arts Centre at 10:30 am.

Today's walk is down into Bridge of Allan and round Haws Park. Created during the expansion of Bridge of Allan. The path follows along nice stretch of the Allan Water . The walk is mainly flat and should last about 2 hours. The forecast is for light cloud and a gentle breeze.It will be quite warm so some water is a good idea.Ian

Forgot the monument pics for John !!!!
16/05/2026

Forgot the monument pics for John !!!!

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