This is a 3Km trail with views of the Ochils and Devon Valley. Most of the trail is level but there are two particular slopes with gradients of 12% (1:8) and 10% (1:10) both for over 40m. The path surface is mainly of crushed stone but with some fine loose stones covering the whole surface which make it a little slippery in places.There is enough room for two people to walk side by side over most of the trail but there are only a couple of seats along the way.

Surveyed by: . Fieldfare, May 2010 (Spring)
Accessibility Rating: 3
Distance: 3.2 km

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The start of this section of the walk is off Collyland Road about 100m from the crossraods with the Alloa Road at OS Grid Reference NS898953.A public path sign marks the track.

The first part of the track has an uneven, pot-holed surface.

Turn left over the bridge to get onto the old railway line that forms the Devon Way.

The Bridge crosses the old railway line that is now the Devon Way.

The Bridge crosses the old railway line that is now the Devon Way.

After the bridge bear right to take the ramp down to the old railway line.The path to the left leads towards Sauchie Tower.

For about 35m there is a gradient of 8% (1:12)

After the bend there is a gradient of 13% (1:8) for 15m.

Turn left off the ramp to head towards Devonside.

The seat is the last resting point for over 2Km.

The path surface changes from tarmac to an unsealed stone finish.

The surface of much of the path has fine loose stones across it that can make it a little slippery in places.

The route is shared with cyclists and horse riders.

On the bend the gradient is as steep as 19% (1:5) at one point.

At the cross roads continute straight over to follow the Devon Way to Devonside.

The track to the right leads to the main road between Devonside and Fishcross.

The track to the left leads towards Sauchie Tower.

The surface of much of the path has fine loose stones across it that can make it a little slippery in places.

There are fine views of the Ochils from many points along the trail.

The barriers approaching the local road to Tillicoutry have wdie gaps (1.2m+).

The barriers approaching the local road to Tillicoutry have wdie gaps (1.2m+).After the barrier there is a gradient of about 7% (1:14) for 50m or so.

The surface of much of the path has fine loose stones across it that can make it a little slippery in places.

There is a sloping link path to Alexandra Street, the main road between Devonside and Fishcross.

Carry straight on where the paths cross to follow the Devon Way to Devonside.

There are steps down to a link path towards Tillicoultry

The path surface becomes tarmac as a steeper section is reached.

There is a gradient of 11% (1:9) for over 20m.

There is a further gradient of 9% (1:11) for 20m.

The surface becomes unsealed stone again as the path levels off.

It is possible to link to Alexandra Street, the main road between devonside and Fishcross, before the steep slope down to the River Devon is reached.

The surface becomes tarmac for the slope down to the River Devon. The forst 6m has a gradient of about 8% (1:12).

The second slope has agreadient of 12% (1:8) for 20m.

There is a further slope for 25m with a gradient of 10% (1:10).

The last 30m slope is less than 8% (1:12)

At the bridge there is a mounting block for horse riders that could serve as a seat to rest on.

The bridge is over 1.5m wide.

The Devon Way continues straight ahead.

There is another mounting block for horse riders that could serve as a seat and resting point for some people.

There is a 5m slope with a gradient of 16% (1:6).

Bear right to follow the Devon Way.

There is a short gradient of 13% (1:8).

Turn right to follow the Devon Way

Keep right to link the continuation of the Devon way to Dollar.

This section of the Devonway ends at Moss Road in Devonside. The continuation of the trail towards Dollar can be seen on the other side of the road.

The path to the right leads towards Sterling Mills shooping centre but there is a barrier that may restrict some people 125m from the bridge.

The barrrier has a low level gap of less than 300mm. The other part of the chicane has a width of 900mm and a depth of 900mm.

There are connecting links to the car park of sterling Mills shopping centre.

There are connecting links to the car park of sterling Mills shopping centre.

A 10m slope has a gradient of 7% (1:14)

There may be overhanging branches along this section.

From the entrance to the Sterling Mills shopping centre you can follow the pavements towards Tillicoultry to pick up the start of the continuation of the Devon Way towards Dollar.