River Bannock

First things first, I want to make it clear that this is separate from Ladywell Park, which I've already discussed. But the best way to start is indeed through the park. You'll find a narrow path that follows the course of the River Bannock, a tributary of the River Forth that passes through Stirling and Edinburgh. You can follow the path in the direction of the mountains, leading to the forest area, where the river becomes bigger and wilder.

It's amazing to be so close to Stirling but still feel like you're out in the middle of nowhere, especially as this is not a very well-known path, and you'll often be alone.