Kings Park in the city centre is a popular park and recreational area.
On the outskirts, Plean Country Park has acres of parkland and woodland to explore, with trails suitable for walking, biking and horse-riding.
The BLiSS trail is a collection of art and architectural installations which connects four villages in the area around Lochearnhead. It's an excellent family day out and can be reached from Stirling in under an hour by car.
Stirling city is also within easy reach of the Ochil Hills and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, making it the gateway to walkers' paradise. Surrounded by mountains, lochs, glens, forests and endless greenery, you'll find Stirling to be an excellent base for outdoor pursuits in some of the most spectacular areas of Scotland.
For wildlife, we highly recommend Argaty Red Kites, a feeding station just a short drive from the city where you can observe these rare and beautiful birds in all their glory from dedicated viewing hides.