Forth Valley

Forth Valley Ramblers Group

We are the Forth Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This walk in the Ochils climbs nearly 1000 ft from Castlehill reservoir to the top of Seamab overlooking Pool of Muckhart. It takes you through commercial pine forest and open grazing land planted with deciduous trees by Woodland Trust Scotland.

Sunday, 17 May 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.8km / 6.1mi
Ascent:
317.9m / 1043ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 99666 03296
Nearest postcode:
FK14 7LA
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Start time:
10:15 am

Layby at Castlehill Reservoir on A823

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking