Glen Sherup Walk
This circular walk explores Glen Sherup, visiting the photogenic Glen Sherup Reservoir before a climb to the viewpoint at Ben Shee.
You can start the walk from the Glen Sherup car park which lies just to the north east of the reservoir, off the A823. From here you can follow footpaths south east through the woodland areas to the pretty lake.
The route then climbs to the 516 metre high Ben summit where you can enjoy some fine views over the surrounding Ochil Hills.
There's some fine scenery to enjoy, with the tranquil reservoir nestled within the glen and surrounded by steep, tree-lined slopes. The reservoir often reflects the hills and skies, creating picturesque views. As you climb toward Ben Shee, the landscape transitions to open moorland with sweeping vistas over the rolling Ochil Hills, the glens below, and on clear days, distant peaks like the Lomond Hills and even the Forth Valley.
The woodlands around the reservoir are rich in biodiversity, with Scots pine, birch, and oak providing shelter to red squirrels and a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers and tawny owls. Along the open sections, you might spot red grouse, buzzards soaring above, and smaller birds like meadow pipits and skylarks. The glen itself is home to roe deer, and if you're lucky, you might glimpse them grazing in the quieter parts of the walk.
You can continue your walking through Glendevon or visit the nearby Castlehill Reservoir.
Glen Sherup Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
Glen Sherup Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Glen Sherup OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Glen Sherup Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
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Photos
Glen Sherup Car Park.
Glen Sherup Reservoir Dam and Spillway
Glen Sherup Reservoir
Low water levels in Glen Sherup
Ridge beneath Ben Shee. In terms of flora, the lower glen features a mix of ancient woodland and heathland plants like heather and gorse. As you ascend, you’ll see hardy alpine vegetation such as bilberry and mosses that thrive in the upland terrain. During spring and summer, wildflowers bring colour to the hillsides, while autumn offers striking displays of golden bracken and turning leaves.
This walk also offers a chance to appreciate the geological history of the Ochil Hills, formed from volcanic activity millions of years ago. Their rugged terrain and steep-sided glens make them a distinctive feature of central Scotland, providing a dramatic backdrop throughout your journey.
Ben Shee summit