4 winter walks to try out near Alloa this season

However, the winter period can be a great time to get out there and explore nature so long as you wrap up warm and keep an eye on conditions.

With all this said, here are some winter walks to explore and try out near Alloa.

4 winter walks to try near Alloa this season

Here are the 4 winter walks near Alloa and Clackmannanshire to try this season: 

Gartmorn Dam Country Park 

Tripadvisor - Gartmorn Dam Country Park is home to a coffee shop, making it the perfect place for hot cuppa (Image: Tripadvisor)

For a serene walk, try the Gartmorn Dam to the east of the town as this body of water offers lovely views of the nearby hills. 

The site is also home to a café called Dam Good Coffee which can offer some reprieves, especially if it's chillier than usual. 

Find out more on the park's Tripadvisor page.

Alva Silver Mine (Woodhill Wood Park​)

This rather secluded gem is a hilly walk that provides amazing views of Clackmannanshire.

It forms part of Woodhill Wood Park which has several alternative routes for winter walkers to take such as Upper Woodhill Path which goes towards Tillicoultry.

Devilla Forest

Tripadvisor - Devilla Forest boasts easy car access for those travelling further afield (Image: Tripadvisor)

For a wooded route, try Devilla Forest as this location has a number of paths to help you feel closer to nature this winter.

While being host to a number of water settings such as Keir Dam and Bordie Loch, the site also boasts a car park and good road connections for those travelling from further afield.

To find out more, please visit the site's Tripadvisor page.

Helensfield to Dunfermline 

For a challenging walk, try the Helensfield to Dunfermline route which takes over 8 hours to complete in its entirety.

This route can be partially walked along and is good for bird watching, mountain biking, and hiking.

You are unlikely to encounter a lot of people, making it a great place to clear your head and enjoy nature while getting those steps in.