Alva Glen is a spectacular gorge situated above the village of Alva at the foot of the Ochil Hills. Alva Glen is a diverse and attractive glen. The forest floor is carpeted with many wild flowers …

The Alva Glen is a steep-sided cleft scored in the southern front of the Ochils range. This short walk up it follows a dramatic path, easy at first, which climbs up into this ravine. The upper part …

Aug 2, 2020 · The walk through the glen criss-crosses the Alva Burn via bridges and ironwork that are a throwback to its manufacturing past. However, thanks to nature's amazing ability to …

Craighorn and Alva Glen Circuit. A fine high level walk to one of the lesser visited Ochils tops followed by a return through the delightful Alva Glen. Most of the walk is on grassy paths but …

Alva Glen is situated above the village of Alva at the foot of the Ochil Hills. A car park gives access to the formal gardens. To the north of the gardens, the path runs into a more rugged …

The Alva glen walk in the Ochil hills detailed on this page, is a scenic and dramatic Walk, only 8.5 miles from Stirling. Take it at your own pace. Great for a day out or even for a brisk couple of …

Alva Glen cuts into the southern scarp of the Ochil Hills. It is a gem of a walk, offering broadleaf woodlands, waterfalls, paths with dramatic drops, and wonderful history about the Woollen …

Apr 7, 2025 · This is a lovely route through Alva Glen, leading you up Smuggler’s Cave in the Ochil Hills. Note that this route involves some steep sections, particularly towards the top. To …

Stunning waterfalls made way to grassy hills with zig zag paths. At 64 and 86 years old, we did falter a bit at the large boulder near the top, but managed nonetheless. Our visit was after …

Mar 27, 2022 · The Alva glen walk in the Ochil hills is a scenic and dramatic walk, just 8.5 miles from Stirling. The walk offers varying degrees of difficulty, and many paths for those just …