"Ochil Hills" Top 5 Page for this destination Stirling Off The Beaten Path Tip by zizkov

From Stirling two main sets of hills may be seen - to the North and West, the Southern Highlands - to the North East, the Ochils.

Whilst the former are generally higher and more impressive, the Ochils are ideal for some accessible hillwalking, and you can have a decent hike in half a day. The highest point is Ben Cleuch (721m. 2379 ft).

The Ochils may look steep from the front - this is because they are. However, there are several paths which make them accessible for walking, for example from Menstrie, Alva, Tillicoultry and Dollar.

Main picture is the Ochils from Springkerse. The autumn colours are on the hills, though the pasture below is still lush.

The second picture is a view down Tillicoultry Glen from the path to The Law (law being a Scottish word for hill). There is a circular route up the glen and down the hillside (path visible on left of photo) of around an hour. The third is The Law itself.