Description
Dumyat is the most westerly summit of the Ochil Hills, sitting above Menstrie and Blairlogie on the edge of Clackmannanshire. At 418m (1,373ft) it offers panoramic views over the Forth Valley, Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. The riding here is natural, ungraded and unforgiving in places, with steep, rocky terrain that rewards experienced riders. Trails are shared with walkers throughout and can be very busy at weekends. Trails are maintained by the Ochil Trail Association.
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The Trails
- The main MTB access is from Blairlogie Meadows car park, with a push or carry up the Dumyat Main Path to the summit. The descent options vary in character from the rocky and technical upper slopes to tighter, twistier singletrack through Mine Woods lower down. Expect roots, rocks, steep sections and boggy ground in wet conditions.
- Burnwarroch is the longest and most popular MTB descent, dropping 900ft from the upper slopes. Fast and committing, with a mix of loose rock and hardpack.
- Witches Craig descent is another popular line, shared heavily with walkers. Ride with care and consideration throughout.
- Dumyat Main Path is the standard ascent route and can be ridden in both directions, though the upper section typically requires pushing. Extremely busy with walkers at weekends.
- From the bottom of the hill, Mine Woods behind Stirling University in Bridge of Allan provides a useful add-on session with dirt jumps, drops and technical features in a compact woodland setting.
New Skills Park (Planning Approved 2025)
- Menstrie Community Council received planning approval from Stirling Council in July 2025 for a new purpose-built MTB skills park on the lower south-eastern slopes of Dumyat, directly above Menstrie village. Built by On Track, the plans include green, blue, red and white graded trails, with a build cost of around £150,000. The park name has not yet been confirmed. Funding is still being raised. Follow the Ochil Trail Association on Facebook for build updates.
Local Organisation
- The Ochil Trail Association maintains trails across Stirling and Clackmannanshire, including Dumyat. Follow them on Instagram for trail news and dig day information.
Getting Here
- Blairlogie Meadows Car Park, A91, Blairlogie, FK9 5QF. The primary parking for MTB access to Dumyat. Free parking off the A91, east of Blairlogie village. Can fill up quickly at weekends. A gate at the back of the car park leads onto the path towards the hill.
- Alternative parking is available in Menstrie village at the Dumyat Centre, Main Street East, FK11 7EA. This is the likely access point for the new skills park when built.
- No toilets or facilities on site. Refreshments are available at Blairmains Farm Shop nearby on the A91.
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