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Dunfermline and West Fife Group

We are the Dunfermline and West Fife 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 varied route climbs the open moorland above Pitlochry to cross the Bealach na Searmoin, offering great views, to reach Killiecrankie. The return walk goes under the A9 and joins a forest track, then past the golf course, to return to the start.
Saturday, 21 June 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
600m / 1968ft
Type:
circular
OS map: 52 . . . . Local grade: B . . . . . . . . . There are clear paths, tracks and minor roads, though muddy terrain may be encountered. The hill section over the bealach is rougher and wilder, so hill gear required. There are toilet and cafe facilities at Killiecrankie enroute.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 09810 87761
Nearest postcode:
KY12 7QH
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 94300 59501
Nearest postcode:
PH16 5EL
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Start time:
9:45 am

Ben Vrackie car park, north of Moulin

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