Benarty Ridge circular

Linlithgow Group

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Overview

From RSPB Loch Leven ascend the Sleeping Giant to Benarty Hill and fort. Descend to minor road and return via Benarty Wood with optional extension to Dunmore fort. Mainly good tracks but some open fields, possibly with livestock.

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.6km / 7.2mi
Ascent:: 460m / 1509ft
Type:: circular

OS Sheet 369

Local walk grade B

Ref no. 25/41

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AW
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Car park behind the West Port Hotel

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 14999 99001
Nearest postcode:: KY13 9LU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Loch Leven RSPB. Non members pay locally for car parking.

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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

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