Bannock Burn and North Third Reservoir Circuit

This is a moderate figure of 8 walk in a little-frequented area a short drive from Stirling.  The route goes through natural and pine woodland above North Third Reservoir to crags above the reservoir and for a short distance along the The Bannock Burn, which rises on Earl's Hill to the west and flows into and out of the Reservoir.

The Battle of Bannock Burn Visitor's Centre is passed on the drive out to the start and this is well worth a short visit on the return journey (free entry and there's a café there also).  The main monument that commemorates the battle of 1314 is on Scots Camp, a low hill where Robert the Bruce made his base and this hill gave him a commanding view of the boggy ground that borders the hill and The Bannock Burn, which had to be crossed by the English Army if they were to relieve the Scot's siege of Stirling Castle.  The battlefield is now parkland and is pretty much surrounded by modern housing now.

The walk is about 8 miles (14km) with c400m of ascent (about 4-5 hours).