Pillars of Hercules and Drumdreel Wood, Falkland

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Overview

A pleasant tour of part of Falkland Estate, starting from an organic farm, cafe and shop. The route heads west along the lower slopes of the Lomond Hills, through farming land and fine pine forest. We finish with lunch or refreshments at Pillars of Hercules farmshop and cafe.

Thursday, 1 May 2025

Meeting time:: 9:45 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 150m / 492ft
Type:: circular

OS map: 58 . . . . Local grade: C+ . . . . . . . . . Good, clear paths, tracks and minor roads, though sections in the woods may be muddy at times.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 09810 87761
Nearest postcode:: KY12 7QH
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Meeting time:: 9:45 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 24170 08201
Nearest postcode:: KY15 7AD
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Pillars of Hercules car park

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