Unofficial Cycle Routes - Stirling to Callander

This route isn't strictly in the Glasgow area, but has been included for reference, since it allows people from Glasgow to take their bikes on the train to Stirling, and cycle the not unreasonable distance to Callander, rather than drive all the way there. Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 76 will eventually link Stirling with Callander, using the trackbed of the disused Dunblane to Callander railway line. However, the route described below can be used at present.

From Stirling station, exit the station forecourt and turn right onto the roundabout on the main road, Goosecroft Road. Head north for a short distance, then fork right at the second junction, Wallace Street. Head right to the end of the road, then continue through an underpass under the A9 roundabout and turn right over an old stone bridge across the River Forth.

Once across the river, climb up Bridgehead Road away from the river and turn left onto Cornton Road. Continue along this road, crossing the railway level crossing, and fork left up Allanvale Road, near a footbridge across the adjacent river, but staying on the main road. Turn left onto the busy A9 in Bridge of Allan town centre. Head northwest past the station, then take the next turning on the left, after the end of the built-up area.

This is a minor road that allows you to get almost to Doune without going on main roads, and in particular, without going through the roundabout at the end of the M9 motorway. Fork right at three minor junctions, following the main route, climb a short but fairly steep hill, then fork left at Craigarnhall following the main route, and left again at Easter Row where the right fork looks more inviting. If you miss this junction, you will simply end up on the B824 earlier than intended. Fork right at the next junction then continue straight on until the end of the minor road.

Turn left onto the B824 and go down the hill. Turn left onto the A820 and head into Doune. At the cross, fork left and head along the one-way street until the A84 junction. The A84 is a very busy road so take particular care on this road. Turn left onto the A84 (towards Glasgow rather than Callander) and follow it around a right bend. At the next left bend get ready to turn right immediately after the bend and river bridge. Turn right onto the B8032 and follow the road signed for Callander (not the right fork for Deanston).

This road carries so little traffic it is hardly worthy of its B-road classification. Follow it straight on for several miles, right to the end. Turn right twice onto the A81 and follow it for a little over a mile downhill into Callander. Turn right at the mini-roundabout for the town centre and the Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 7 towards Killin, or fork left for Invertrossachs and the Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 7 towards Aberfoyle.