π Crook of Devon, Perth & Kinross
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Soon after the River Devon escapes eastwards from its narrow glen through the Ochil Hills, it begins a lazy 180-degree meander, setting it on a course west through Clackmannanshire towards Alloa. The river feature gives its name to the settlement on the outside of the bend – Crook of Devon – where this walk starts. Enjoyable riverbank paths at the start and finish connect to a middle section on quiet, rural lanes, forming a pleasant circuit with no surprises in terms of difficulty. There is, however, a scenic surprise in store at Rumbling Bridge Gorge, where the previously tranquil River Devon unexpectedly enters a dramatic, mossy canyon complete with waterfalls and rapids.
π· Chronological photo guide
π Location
π Start / finish on A977 at junction with Naemoor Road, Crook of Devon. Alternative start at Rumbling Bridge gorge
π§ O.S. Grid Reference: NO 033002
π°οΈ GPS coordinates: 56.184551,-3.559060
π Bus to Crook of Devon
π Street parking nearby
π Key info
βΆ 6 km / 4 mi | β² 60 m | β 2 hr
Features: π Crook of Devon; π§ River Devon; π Rumbling Bridge gorge β β β
⬀ Easy | Clear paths & tracks, short sections of pavement & minor roads. Gentle gradients with a few flights of stairs, occasional mulchy sections mostly around gorge.
Download file for GPSβ‘οΈ Clockwise circuit: start – Rumbling Bridge gorge via River Devon south bank – cross river by road bridge at Rumbling Bridge – follow northwest bank upstream (various detours to viewing platforms on right) – road / track to west then north of Lendrick Muir SU Centre – rejoin River Devon opposite Newbigging Farm – follow downstream to footbridge (don’t cross) – turn right to return to start
π₯Ύ On our last visit
Wildlife: Many red deer (not wild), cows in adjacent fields, grey herons, grey wagtails, a pheasant.
Weather: Increasingly sunny following rain earlier in the day. Breezy with temperature in high teens.
June 2022