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	Ochil Hills - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Ochil Hills (from the Celtic "uchil" - the high ground) are a range of hills in Scotland north of the Forth valley bordered by the towns of Stirling, Alloa, Kinross and Perth.
		The hills are part of a Devonian lava extrusion whose appearance today is largely due to the Ochil Fault which results in the southern face of the hills forming an escarpment.
		Blairdennon Hill was the site of one of the Beacons of Dissent during the G8 protests in July, 2005.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ochil_Hills (370 words)

	Ochil's SNP
		Ochil has been formed out of three previous constituencies (and three current local authority areas): part of Stirlingshire (held by Michael Forsyth MP, Con), all of Clackmannanshire (held by Martin O’Neill MP, Lab), and all of Kinross-shire (held by Roseanna Cunningham MP, SNP).
		Ochil is one-hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow, and their airports.
		Ochil has the great sweep of the Ochil Hills, substantial farmland, vast whisky bonds, breweries, glassmaking, old mining communities, little textile towns, Stirling University, and new high-tech companies in the information technology field.
	www.almac.co.uk /ochilsnp/analysis.htm (716 words)

	Overview of Ochil Hills (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		A range of hills in Central Scotland, the Ochil Hills extend for more than 24 miles (35 km) eastwards from Dunblane and Bridge of Allan in Stirling Council Area through, Clackmannanshire, Perth and Kinross and into Fife where it tails off eastwards along the south side of the River Tay.
		Associated with the volcanic rocks of the Ochil Hills are deposits of copper and silver which have been worked, as at Bridge of Allan and Sterling Glen.
		Largely given over to hill farming, the Ochil Hills is the largest area of remote land in Central Scotland.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/features/featurefirst100.html (217 words)

	King's Seat Hill Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		In a range of hills whose higher members hide shyly behind lower hills on the line of the escarpment, King's Seat Hill is fully visible, rising directly from the line of the A91 between Tillicoultry and Dollar.
		That is 5m higher and and lies two hundred yards north west, with a couple of candidates for very highest spot marked with a few stones on the ground and a good view west to Ben Cleuch.
		And it's one of the few hills around whose climb almost demands to be combined with a tour of the fascinating castle tucked away on the spectacular rocky bluff at its foot.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /ochils/kingsseat/index.html (673 words)

	Arndean Self Catering Holiday Cottages Scotland
		The Ochil Hills are to the North and the Central Belt to the South.
		Arndean Cottages are situated 2 miles to the east of Dollar and 500 metres to the North of the village of Blairingone in the Ochil Valley.
		Hill Walking - The Ochil Hills run for 20 miles from Stirling in the West to Muckhart in the East and rise to over 2,300 feet with stunning views of Central Scotland and the Highlands.
	www.farmltr.fsnet.co.uk (725 words)

	Camphill Communities Guide -0chil Tower School
		Ochil Tower (Rudolf Steiner) School has thirty-five children living in four houses, twenty-eight residential and seven day pupils, all aged from six to sixteen years.
		Backing on to Auchterarder’s High Street, but with a breathtaking view over the Ochil Hills, Ochil Tower is situated on a small estate of seven acres which includes an orchard, some woodland, walled gardens, fields for the donkeys, and a group of beautiful buildings to live and work in.
		Ochil Tower has very good links with the local community, where the children are known and accepted.
	www.camphill.org.uk /guide/ochil/ochil.htm (340 words)

	Friends of the Ochils Briefing no. 3: The implications for the Ochil Hills (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The beauty and importance of the Ochil Hills are recognised in the formal designation of a large part of them as an Area of Great Landscape Value.
		Unfortunately, Scottish and Southern Energy's proposals to route the Beauly to Denny line right across the western Ochil Hills, including a 6 km stretch across the AGLV, would be quite devastating to that precious landscape.
		They would be much too tall to be "hidden" against backdrops of woodland and hill, and will stand out against the sky in a highly prominent manner.
	sites.ecosse.net /ochils/pwnews/briefing3.htm (1196 words)

	Ben Cleuch Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		They are seen most strikingly from Stirling and from the M9 as you approach it: a ridge of hills above a south-facing escarpment, reaching a maximum height of 721m or 2364ft at the summit of Ben Cleuch.
		The route described here begins in the car park of the Ochil Hills Woodland Park, which is reached from the A91 immediately to the east of Alva.
		The final stretch of this circular route takes you past Tillicoultry Golf Club and along a lovely path that takes you back to the Ochil Hills Woodland Park: when we were there complete with the wonderfully mingled scents of gorse, hawthorn and wild garlic.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /ochils/bencleuch/index.html (777 words)

	Traditions and Stories of Scottish Castles - Castle Campbell
		But in point of grandeur the Ochils transcend the western range, even as they are themselves dwarfed into insignificance by the loftier hills of the north.
		Opposed by the Pentland Hills, which limit the southern basin of the Forth, the Ochils form a lofty barrier between the valleys of the Forth and the Tay, and send tributary streams to swell the volume of both of these rivers.
		The Ochils, unlike the more northern mountains, are clad with verdure almost to their summits, and though bold in outline and varied in colour, they have not the sterile majesty of the peaks of Aberdeenshire.
	www.electricscotland.com /history/castles/castle_campbell.htm (1985 words)

	Geology Crieff Comrie Auchterarder Perthshire Scotland
		South of the HBF are younger sedimentary rocks with lava extrusions (Lower Devonian) which form the Ochil Hills on the southern fringes of Strathearn.
		The relative hardnesses of Highland metamorphic rocks, the sediments and the lavas have resulted in erosion into the 3 different landscapes of present day Strathearn: the craggy Highlands rising to 985m, the relatively flat valley floor and the modest Ochil Hills.
		Due to their resistance to erosion relative to the sediments, these extrusions are left as the persistent high ground that is the present day Ochil Hills.
	www.strathearn.com /ge/geology.htm (588 words)

	Dissent a network of resistance - Against the G8 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		There will be several group walks in the Ochil Hills in run up to the G8 Summit at Gleneagles if only because there are several routes to explore.
		It is recommend to get a copy of 'SuperWalker' Map of the Ochil hills (1-85137-308-X) from Harvey aps as much more inspiring map than using the Ordnance Survey maps setting whole set of hills much clearer on with Gleneagles at top, and all the Stirling Uni campus and the hillfoots at bottom.
		Also we hope to test out and learn various communications methods on the hills, from using simple whistles, and calls, to use of semaphore with flags (bring binoculars), or for few hours of darkness Morse code with with flash lights, as well as CB radio.
	www.dissent.org.uk /content/view/126/63 (842 words)

	Single Malt Whisky - Alfred Barnard - Glenochil
		On this side of the hill we caught sight of Dunblane, and had a beautiful view of the Allan river, which flows through one of the most picturesque bits of scenery it is possible to imagine.
		On one side stretched a valley with waving cornfields and rich plantations heavy with foliage, and on the other the Ochil Hills, same of them rising in their grandeur to a height of 2,000 feet above the level of the sea; from the heart of these hills flows the water that reeds the Glenochil Distillery.
		The Distillery, which is the oldest in the district, having been established in 1746, is four miles from Tillicoultry on the banks of the Devon; five from Stirling and the Bridge of Allan, and thirteen from the celebrated Rumbling Bridge.
	www.peatfreak.com /alfred-barnard-glenochil.php (1411 words)

	Castles of Scotland,pictures of Castle Campbell Dollar Stirling.
		The town of Dollar lies at the foot of the Ochil Hills in the 'Wee County' of Clackmannanshire.
		Steep sided Glens cut into the soft rounded tops of the Hills and their burns drove the mill wheels in many of the villages, a well marked 'Mill Trail' through the villages can be followed.
		The highest point is Ben Cleuch at 720m and from its top you can enjoy marvellous vistas to the hills of the north and views to the south as far as the Forth Bridges and Berwick Law.
	www.dwrobertson-photography.com /gal_castle_campbell2.asp (598 words)

	Air na Creagan Mountaineering Club - Ben Cleuch and The Ochil Hills 9 August 2005
		Not the sexiest set of hills these, but when I first did this walk back in the winter I was really quite impressed.
		The Ochil Hills are situated just to the NE of Stirling and although relatively small they command a fine position and give excellent views in all directions.
		The Ochil Hills are around 500 - 700 m high and are almost completely covered with grass and heather, forming wild rough upland on their tops with very steep sided glens in between.
	www.craggy.org.uk /ben_cleuch_7-8-05.php (603 words)

	Ochil Hills (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		We started this walk one sunny January morning in the small town of Dollar, nestling at the foot of the Ochil hills in Central Scotland.
		The Ochils are full of historic and interesting curiosities.
		The nature of the hills does mean that navigation can be challenging if the mists come in.
	www.freenetpages.co.uk /hp/alan.gauld/hills/ochil.htm (133 words)

	Sir William Wallace of Ellerslie "from Outlaw to Guardian of Scotland" - Stirling Bridge
		Whilst the causeway on the far side of the bridge was not wider, and on either side of the causeway the ground was much too soft and swampy for the heavy cavalry to operate.
		And once across the narrow wooden bridge the English would have no means of a quick escape, whilst the rebels, with the Ochil Hills as a backdrop, had the opportunity to melt away into the hills.
		It must had been an awe inspiring sight, with the standard-bearers carrying the colours of King Edward I, and the Earl of Surrey, the knights with their great warhorses, the guidons, pennants and oriflammes of the leading knights and barons, together with all the pageantry and panoply of medieval warfare.
	www.waichung.demon.co.uk /william/stirling.htm (3357 words)

	: Hillwalking as a new protest form against the G8 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		During the last half year regular hillwalking expeditions have been taken place in the Ochil Hills, south of the summit location Gleneagles, to familiarise the radical ramblers with the area.
		Brown and Blair shamelessly use the starving people of Africa as hostages to gain support for their schemes of privatisation and neo-colonialist control which will create new chains for the children and grandchildren of those they pretend to save.
		Your ancestors were driven from the Ochil Hills.
	scotland.indymedia.org /newswire/display/1737/index.php (713 words)

	Stirling, Falkirk Clackmannanshire and the Campsies
		The Ochil Hills and the Campsie Fells, while not as high as the Trossachs further north, command superb views over the surrounding valleys for those who climb to the top.
		At the edge of the Campsie Hills, overlooking the broad Carse of Stirling, a once-impenetrable bog drained in the 18th century, part of the original wetlands remain and are rich in wildlife.
		The quiet country lanes and rolling hills in the lower lying areas of Stirling, Strathallan, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire are good for less experienced riders, as are the shady trails through the Carron Valley Reservoir.
	www.visitscottishheartlands.com /areas/stirling/outdoors/index.cfm (1041 words)

	New Homes In Alloa
		Ochil View has something for everyone from well designed two bedroom homes through to spacious 4 bedroom detached family homes.
		Add to this a panoramic view of the stunning Ochil hills.The development is the final phase in the transformation of the area and offers views of the Ochil hills.
		Providing an open and green landscape ideally suited to family living, the development is perfect for those seeking a quiet area close to major road networks.
	www.new-homes-in.com /new/homes/Alloa (739 words)

	Scotland from the Roadside - Ochil Hills (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The rugged Ochils (derived from Gaelic word uchil, meaning high ground) the stretch for roughly forty miles from Stirling to the Tay estuary, forming a steep faced range which drops down to the flood plain of the Forth Valley.
		Some of the hills to the west of the Glen Eagles and Glen Devon are over 2000 ft.
		Along the southern slopes of the hills are a string of settlements known as the Hillfoot Villages.
	www.ourscotland.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /ochilhills.htm (130 words)

	Hillwalking Ochil Hills from Bridge of Allan in Stirling to Newburgh in Fife
		Hillwalking Ochil Hills from Bridge of Allan in Stirling to Newburgh in Fife
		A range of Hills extending from Bridge of Allan, North of Stirling, to Firth of Tay to Newburgh.
		Ben Cleuch at 2363 feet or 720 metres has the highest summit in Ochil Hills.
	www.conneryscottishwalks.co.uk /ochilhills.html (298 words)

	Hillwalking in the Ochils
		Usually hills that are not as far away and not covered in snow.
		Before we made the conscious decision to try listing all these hills and visit their tops we would just pick somewhere and go for a walk.
		Check attached HILLS page to see all the names and where they are.
	www.jockfagan.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk (311 words)

	Stirling Scotland - Walks in the Ochil Hills
		There are breathtaking views down the Glen but keep a close eye on children and dogs as the path is narrow and right on the edge of the cliffs.
		Children should be supervised at all times to ensure their safety - particularly on the first section of the Glen and the grassy slopes of Torry hill.
		Visit the Alva Glen Website, home of the Alva Glen Heritage Trust, a voluntary organisation and charity aiming to develop community spirit by restoring and regenerating Alva Glen.
	www.instirling.com /walks/alvmap.htm (393 words)

	Hillwalking in Scotland,Cairngorms to Isle of Arran,Pitlochry to Loch Lomond,Greenock to the Trossachs from Lochs to ...
		The areas covered are Pitlochry, The Trossachs, Cairngorms, North Skye, Lomond Glens, Loch Tay, Kinlochleven, Loch Sloy, Eildon Hills, Glen Nevis, Goat Fell, Arrochar, Ochil Hills, Greenock Cut and The West Highland Way and my latest walks include Torridon Mountains, Shieldaig, Loch Clair & Coulin Walk, Beinn Eighe, River Kinlochewe and Coire Mhic nobile.
		Never take hill walking lightly, always be prepared as the Scottish Climate can be very erratic to say the least!.
		I would always recommend that you purchase Ordinance Survey map of the area you find yourself in, they are invaluable and there are usually plenty of simpler local maps available from Scottish Tourist Offices etc. Remember to prepare yourself well and wear appropriate clothing and footwear for your walks.
	www.conneryscottishwalks.co.uk (372 words)

	Ochil Hills Superwalker Map
		STIRLING AND OCHIL HILLS WEST ORDNANCE SURVEY ISBN 0319233049
		This map is part of the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series designed to replace the old Pathfinder map series.
		The sheet extends 6 km West from the A93 and the Glen Shee ski centre car park and 16 km East to Glen Muick and Glen Doll.
	www.shoppingchanneluk.com /product/Ochil-Hills-Superwalker-Map.html (353 words)

	Stirling in Scotland - Walks in the Ochil Hills
		Stirling in Scotland - Walks in the Ochil Hills
		There is a limited bus service from Glendevon so you may want to make prior transport arrangements unless retracing the route to Brewlands.
		There is a route map and notes at the Gloom Hill Quarry car park.
	www.instirling.com /walks/dolmap.htm (137 words)

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