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Sir William Wallace Monument & Cambuskenneth Abbey
Stirling, Scotland
Stirling, Scotland

Sir William Wallace Monument & Cambuskenneth Abbey

Length3.4 mi
Elev. Gain311.6 ft
Est. Steps8000
Forest
River
Scenic views
Wild flowers
Mountain
City walk
Historic site
Quiet place
Wild life
Grassland
Bathroom
Playground
Overgrown
Off trail
Muddy
Rocky
No shade
Bugs
Steep slope
No/weak signal
Created by Brian McGowan

Sir William Wallace Monument & Cambuskenneth Abbey Introduction

Sir William Wallace Monument & Cambuskenneth Abbey is a 3.4 mile (8,000-step) route located near Stirling, Scotland. This route has an elevation gain of about 311.6 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Hidden gem Cambuskenneth. The Monument is Amazing .

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Attractions Near Sir William Wallace Monument & Cambuskenneth Abbey

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Cambuskenneth Abbey

Historical
Cambuskenneth Abbey is a ruined Augustinian monastery located on an area of land enclosed by a meander of the River Forth near Stirling in Scotland. The abbey is largely reduced to its foundations. The neighbouring modern village of Cambuskenneth is named after it.Cambuskenneth Abbey was founded by order of David I around the year 1140.

Wallace Monument

Place
The National Wallace Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a tower standing on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero.

Abbey Craig

Building
The Abbey Craig is the hill upon which the Wallace Monument stands, at Causewayhead, just to the north of Stirling, Scotland.The Abbey Craig is part of a complex quartz-dolerite intrusion or sill within carboniferous strata, at the western edge of the Central Coal Field, known as the Stirling Sill. The quartz-dolerite, being much harder than the surrounding coal measures, has been exposed due to erosion, including by glaciation.

Cambuskenneth

Place
Cambuskenneth (Scottish Gaelic: Camas Choinnich [ˈkʰaməs̪ ˈxɤɲɪç]) is a village in the city of Stirling, Scotland. It has a population of 250 and is the site of the historic Cambuskenneth Abbey. It is situated by the River Forth and the only road access to the village is along Ladysneuk Road from Alloa Road in Causewayhead.

National Wallace Monument

Historical

National Wallace Monument Reception Centre

Tourist Attraction

The National Wallace Monument

Tourist Attraction

Causewayhead Park

Park

William Wallace's (rumoured) Grave

Tourist Attraction

Cambuskenneth Bridge

Tourist Attraction
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

3.4 mi

Elev. Gain

311.6 ft

Est. Steps

8000
Created by
Brian McGowan
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