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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 flat 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.

Thanks to Isobel for leading our walk round the Abbey Craig. A bit of a damp start but the sun came out on the craig. Th...
11/10/2026

Thanks to Isobel for leading our walk round the Abbey Craig. A bit of a damp start but the sun came out on the craig. Thanks to all who joined us.

09/10/2026

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

Today's walk is up to and round the Abbey Craig. This is the volcanic plug topped off by the Wallace Monument. The walk has some lengthy uphill stretches and should last 2 hours.The forecast is for drizzle and a moderate breeze however, This should clear up later in the walk. Wet gear is advised.

The walks are free and led by trained volunteers. Ian

Thank you Pat for leading on Saturday's walk, out and back to Blairlogie, and to all who came along and enjoyed some fin...
04/10/2026

Thank you Pat for leading on Saturday's walk, out and back to Blairlogie, and to all who came along and enjoyed some fine weather and Autumnal views.

Thanks to Rhonda for leading our walk down the Darn Path. A sunny Autumn walk. Thanks to all who joined us.
26/09/2026

Thanks to Rhonda for leading our walk down the Darn Path. A sunny Autumn walk. Thanks to all who joined us.

25/09/2026

Saturday 26th September.

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

Today's walk is down to Mine Wood and then down the Darn path. The wood is behind the town and the path follows a bit of the Allan water down to the bridge in the centre of town. The walk has some uphill stretches and should last about 2 hours. The forecast is for sunny intervals and a moderate breeze.
The walks are free and led by trained volunteers. Ian

Thanks to Angela for leading our walk down the River Forth.A bit of rain , then clearer skies. Thanks to all who came al...
20/09/2026

Thanks to Angela for leading our walk down the River Forth.A bit of rain , then clearer skies. Thanks to all who came along.

18/09/2026

Saturday 19th September.
Starts at the MacRobert Arts Centre at 10:30 am.

Today's walk is down the River Forth via Cornton Vale. The walk is mainly flat with just a couple of short uphill bits. The forecast is for light rain and a moderate breeze, so wet gear is advised.

The walks are free and are led by trained walk leaders. A good way to find your way round the area . Ian

Thanks go to Pat for leading on Saturday's walk and to all who joined us for a pleasant stroll with pleasant weather.
13/09/2026

Thanks go to Pat for leading on Saturday's walk and to all who joined us for a pleasant stroll with pleasant weather.

11/09/2026

Saturday 12th September.

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

Today's walk is down into Bridge of Allan and up Lovers' Loan . This is a path overlooking the bridge in the centre of town. The walk has some short uphill stretches and should last about 2 hours. The forecast is for rain showers and a gentle breeze, so wet gear is advised. Ian

10/09/2026

Hi walkers, Robert here, we had mentioned a couple of weeks ago that we would have an open house for those who wished to see the bar/ garden etc. We had a low attendance at last week's walk so nothing was finalised and a few walkers couldn't manage, so we hope to reschedule, discussing on Saturday 12th. See you then.

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