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| Tommy on the Treasure Island themed bench outside Ben Gunn's cave on the Darn Walk (click / tap to enlarge) |
The Darn Walk follows the old Roman road between the charming town of Bridge of Allan and Dunblane. It's a picturesque and magical route that passes through shady wooded areas as it winds its way up Allan Water. The walk also takes in the cave that was the inspiration for Ben Gunn's Cave in Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island". Stevenson's family enjoyed holidaying in Bridge of Allan and it was a popular Victorian spa town.
The walk can be quite muddy in wet weather and there are some steps but otherwise, it's fairly easy going. Take care with dogs and children as there are some steep drops along parts of the walk. You can follow a circular 2.2 mile section along the bottom part of the route or take the linear route up to Dunblane (a further 1.3 miles each way). Information is current as of our last visit in May 2023. A map of the route can be found at the bottom of the article. Free on street parking is available. All images can be clicked / tapped to enlarge.
Here are the photos:
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| Jasper waits at the railway bridge |
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| A designated Tommy photo spot! |
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| Plenty of opportunities to cool off in Allan Water along the way |
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| View from the bridge over Allan Water |
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| View from the bridge over Allan Water |
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| Jasper amidst the bluebells |
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| Overview of route with surrounding area (click / tap to enlarge) |
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| Route detail - part 1 of 2 |
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| Route detail - part 2 of 2 |
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