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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 a circular walk starting at Dalmunzie Hotel near Spital of Glenshee (possible parking payment required). It follows an old railway track in Glen Lochsie for part of the way and then, via hill tracks, onto the summit of the Munro. From the summit we head North East to the head of Gleann Taitneach to pick up a track beside the burn Allt Ghlinn Thaitneich and returning to the start.
Saturday, 24 May 2025
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
710m / 2329ft
Type:
circular
OS map: 43 . . . . Local grade: A . . . . . . . . . This is a long hillwalk into remote mountain country, albeit helped by using good hill tracks, The return route, however, is rougher, with narrow paths. Good mountain boots/shoes and full hillwalking gear is required. . . Registered assistance dogs only. . . Not suitable for children.

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:
8:00 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 11000 70001
Nearest postcode:
PH10 7QE
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Start time:
9:45 am

Dalmunzie Hotel, near Glen Shee

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