Dumyat and Castle Law, Ochil Hills, Stirling

Jasper having a rest at Castle Law as the Forth Valley stretches out into the distance behind him (click / tap to enlarge)

The walk to Dumyat Hill is a popular route near Stirling. The summit of Dumyat (pronounced Dum-Eye-At) is at 418 metres but it affords fantastic views across the Forth Valley. On the way up, there are also great views back towards the mountains of the Highlands. The route runs from the Sheriffmuir Road and is pretty gradual, making it a fairly easy walk as hill walks go.

Our walk also includes a short detour to the nearby Castle Law, taking in some more fine views. The walk is a there and back route of approximately 3.6 miles in total. As you can see on the map at the bottom of the article, there are some cliff edges near the hill summits, so take care with dogs.

Also take care on the drive up the Sheriffmuir Road as it's steep, windy and single track with passing places. There are a few parking areas near the start point of the walk but it can be be rather busy, especially during weekends and holiday season. When it's busy, you can usually park more easily at the Pendreich Woods car park. You can then follow Whitehill Walk which runs parallel to the road until it meets the road again, then cross over and walk up to the start. Links to parking locations can be found at the end of the article.

Information is current as of our last visit in March 2023. All images can be clicked / tapped to enlarge.

Jasper providing another photo opp! (click / tap to enlarge)

View towards The National Wallace Monument and Stirling

The view back with some of the munros of the Highlands in the far distance

Jasper at Castle Law summit

Jasper amidst some dramatic lighting at Castle Law

Tommy at Castle Law with the Forth Valley behind

Tommy and the view back as we near the summit of Dumyat

Jasper waiting for his mum to catch up!

The trig point at Dumyat with view of the Forth Valley 

Jasper at the summit of Dumyat

Tommy paying his respects at the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders memorial, Dumyat

View out towards the Queensferry Crossing from Dumyat

A great place to sit atop Dumyat and admire the view, assuming it's not too cold and windy!

Tommy on the path back as the sun sets

Route detail (click / tap to enlarge)

Link to parking location on Google Maps

NB if you happen to use Google Street View, be aware that it is years out of date and shows the area before the new car parks were built.

Link to alternative parking location at Pendreich Woods on Google Maps

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