United KingdomScotlandStirling Castle

Stirling Castle

Mountain in Scotland · 105 m

105 m
Elevation
79 m
Prominence
0.5 km
Hike length one way
56.1242, -3.9496
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Stirling Castle

0.5 km
one way
38 m
of ascent
23 min
round trip

The route starts at Castle Esplanade — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

83 m536 m · 105 m

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Parking and starting point

1Castle EsplanadeRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
0.5 km on foot · ↑ 38 m · about 23 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 0.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 1.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Stirling Castle?

Stirling Castle is 105 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 79 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Stirling Castle?

From Castle Esplanade it is about 0.5 km one way with 38 m of ascent. Expect around 23 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Stirling Castle?

The nearest parking is Castle Esplanade (southeast of the peak) — 0.5 km on foot · ↑ 38 m · about 23 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 0.8 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Stirling Castle in Conquer?

Yes — Stirling Castle is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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