Abbey Craig Natural Park

By the name it's a fairly unknown location, but anyone who has visited the William Wallace monument has passed (in part) by Abbey Craig. Abbey Craig is the volcanic fault where the famous monument was built. In Wallace's time this location was not a privileged viewing position of Stirling, where Wallace met his second, Andrew Murray, to plan the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Today it's a natural park with two routes, the red (Stirling trail) about 30 minutes and the blue (Abbey trail) about 50 minutes. Both are for beginners, are beautiful and ideal for a leisurely stroll with beautiful views over the city, Stirling Castle and the mountains and forests (and different perspectives of the tower).