
The Back Walk and the King's Knot
From Dumbarton Road up to the castle, Old Town
Address: Back Walk, Dumbarton Road, Stirling FK8 2QA- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
Follow the Back Walk, a path along the old town walls and under the castle rock, then look down on the King's Knot, a grassy royal garden shaped like a stepped octagon.
Why it's a good date: The best free walk in Stirling, with a new view round every corner. Loop it with the castle esplanade and finish at a café in the Old Town.
Photo: Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)