Get fit and learn history

Two new fun winter walks are offering families the chance to explore Stirling’s history while shaping its future walking and cycling routes.

Feedback from walkers will help inform the detailed design of the Walk Cycle, Live Stirling routes, a project which aims to make it easier for people to embark on active travel in Stirling.

Each 90 minute winter activity walk consists of a number of stops with location history, puzzles and activities for both children and adults, as well as targeted questions about parts of the route.

The first, the Victorian City, is an activity trail from King’s Knot to the city centre, while the second, the Stirling Battle, is an activity trail from the Old Stirling Bridge up to the Causewayhead roundabout – or even up to the Wallace Monument for those who feel energetic.

Stirling Council’s environment and housing convener Councillor Jim Thomson, said: “If families are looking for ways to entertain their children doing lockdown, while getting them exercise in line with Government restrictions, then these winter walks provide the perfect opportunity to get outside, enjoy some fresh air and explore Stirling.

“They offer a fun way to be active and sneak in a home-schooling history lesson about Stirling’s past, while playing an important part in the Walk Cycle, Live Stirling design process.”

Stirling Council is working in partnership with Sustrans Scotland and Forth Environment Link to create more accessible, attractive and safer environments for walking and cycling.

Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling is aiming to transform two key transport routes in Stirling - from the city centre to Forth Valley College, and from Stirling Station to the University of Stirling - so that they are easier and safer to travel around on foot and bike.

Use the following link to find the walks, activity sheets and surveys, https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/folders/wlcs

It is advised that the latest Government guidelines are read in advance of participating in the walks see https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/.