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Dumyat winter solstice sunset walk

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Overview

This walk leaves the Dumyat car park high up on the Sherrifmuir road and takes the easier of the options to the summit.

Weather permitting we will see the sun set almost directly behind the Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle.

Wrap up warm and make sure you bring a torch with you for the descent.

Sunday, 21 December 2025
Start time:
2:15 pm
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.1km / 3.2mi
Ascent:
234.7m / 770ft
Type:
circular

Local Walk Grade C+

NOTE:  If you wish to book a place on this Sunday walk,  please text Matthew - 07493 945949 from 6pm on Tuesday 16 December 2025, and remember to include your name in text.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 81301 98014
Nearest postcode:
FK9 4LS
what3words:
fairly.crabmeat.glaze
Start time:
2:15 pm

Meet at 2:15pm at the small car park off Sherrifmuir Road (a narrow single track road). The walk will start at 2:30pm.

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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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