Dumyat via Bridge of Allan and the North

Event Details

  • Start Date Saturday, 30th of July 2022
  • End Date Saturday, 30th of July 2022
  • Start/End Time 09:30 - 16:00
  • Near Stirling, Stirling
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  • Groups , ,
  • Approx Distance 10 Miles
  • TerrainThis walk is classed as Difficult. It will take a longer route than the women only walk and the Sunday walk up Dumyat, which have been graded Moderate. Some steep climbs and descents. Woodland paths, well made hill paths, gravel and tarmac lanes and a section of feint grassy hill path on Dumyat itself.

A walk to Dumyat from the university campus

This is an obvious hill walk to do directly from the university campus and there is no need for any car transport.  For this reason we intend to run walks up this hill on both the Saturday and the Sunday of the AOG.

Dumyat (pronounced ‘Dum-eye-at’), is a popular hill due to its views over the Forth Valley. Dumyat sits at the western end of The Ochil Hills above Stirling and is easily visible from the university. The name Dumyat comes from dun (or fort) of the Myaetae, the fort of a Pictish tribe that once dominated the area. The remains of the hill fort are on Castle Law a few 100m west of the summit of Dumyat.

The Ochils and its pronunciation is given here.

10 Miles (16km) 400m assent, 400m decent

Surfaces: woodland paths, open hillside and a short section on country road. There are sections with livestock where dogs must be kept on a lead. The country road is quiet but narrow. We may need to get off the road to let a car pass.

The route has a couple of  steep climbs and descents, is rough in parts and it could be muddy in sections. Good boots, waterproof jacket and trousers, some layers of warm clothing may be required, depending on the weather.

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