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56.18, -4.46 · rel 12620312
56.18, -4.46 · rel 12620312
8 mile loop
A 13,9 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Stirling.
Loop walk
start = finish · Stirling
13,9km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× cave
6× summit
1× castle
Rob Roy's Cave
cave ·
39 m off route
13,9 km
100%
Creag Bhreac
summit ·
87 m off route
13,9 km
100%
Uamh Mhor
summit ·
153 m off route
13,9 km
100%
Bad Dearg
summit ·
273 m off route
13,9 km
100%
Innis Ard
summit ·
275 m off route
13,9 km
100%
Duke Murdoch's Castle
castle ·
291 m off route
13,9 km
100%
Barr a' Ghartain
summit ·
292 m off route
13,9 km
100%
Druim nam Mial
summit ·
431 m off route
13,9 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
42 m
–
108 m
0 km
7,0 km
13,9 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
44 m elevation
Quarter of the way
107 m elevation
Halfway
51 m elevation
Three quarters
52 m elevation
Finish
44 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
8 mile loop is 13.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, 8 mile loop takes approximately 3h 28min to complete.
Yes, 8 mile loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
8 mile loop starts near coordinates 56.1785, -4.4204.
8 mile loop is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.