A stroll along Dumyat, pronounced Dum-eye-at, to the trig point and
beyond
Dumyat stands 1373 feet high at the west end of the Ochils. The
best route up starts on the minor Sherrifmuir Road above Stirling
University, which cuts out some of the climb. Although the more
energetic may wish to park just off the A91, at the parking area
near Blairlogie and yomp up.
Although the track is mainly good, it can get muddy after rain,
and is rocky in a couple of places. Would recommend sturdy
footwear. The path isn't suitable for buggies although bikes often
use it, we didn't meet any cyclists, but saw lots of tracks. We did
meet a couple of runners, this is a popular path.
For a majority of the year dogs are welcomed on this path, but
they are not permitted during lambing season. The farmer posts
clear notices on the gate, please respect his wishes.
At the top you'll find a beacon, full of rocks, we like to
romantically believe that it was an early warning system for the
castle in case of an invasion, in years gone by. More than likely
it was used during the queens silver jubilee celebrations There is
a trig point and memorials dedicated to the Argyll and Sutherland
Highlanders. A large stone plaque celebrating their formation in
April 1908 until the disbandment in April 1987 and for the
reformation in February 1995. Looks like the large plaque was cast
where it is, wouldn't have fancied carrying the bags of cement over
the hills.
The cache is near the summit, tucked out of view, as this is a
popular path you will need to take care when retrieving it. It
would be possible to find Wallaces View (GC9D97) and At a loss in
the Ochils (GCQE26) from the same car park, would need to pick out
a suitable tracks before hand, but it is possible.