We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The Lomond Hills – East and West Lomond
Leader - Roger Jonathan (Tel: 0759 220 9642)
Total distance of both hills is 8 miles
Ascent – West 206m, East 160m
B walk
Meeting Point is Currie Library at 8.45am for a 9am departure for a 10am/10.15 start from Craigmead Car Park, Leslie Road, Falkland. KY15 7AE.
Grid Ref. 56.24202,-3.24849 What3Words ///inherits.overhear.frame
Walk description –
The walk comprises of two hill summits, with two steep and strenuous ascents and one steep descent. Mainly good well established paths but with some muddy and boggy sections. The first walk is to the West Lomond Hill, which is the long walk, 4.5 miles back to the car park for lunch. There is a single unisex toilet at the car park. Here is an options for some walkers to leave the group.
After lunch we will walk towards the East Lomond Hill. This is the shorter, 1.2 miles to the summit, but more challenging route and the path can be muddy. There is a further option for ramblers to opt out of the climb to the East Lomond summit, which is the steepest and most challenging, and explore the Limekilns Trail while they wait for the rest of the walkers to return. The views from the summit on a fair day are stunning, and the descent is not difficult on the far side. We then return to the car park.
Gaiters and poles are recommended.
Driving Instructions
44 miles from Currie library. The Postcode is not reliable, and the easier route is via Falkland.
From Currie Library head towards the A70 and the roundabout at Hermiston.
Take the first exit for the M8 and leave to join the M9 at Junction 2.
After the Newbridge underpass take the left-hand exit for the Forth Bridge and the M90.
Continue on the M90 and leave at Junction 8 for the A91(St Andrews)
Continue on the A91 for 10 miles and turn right onto the A912 at Strathmingo.
Continue along the A912 for 4.8 miles and turn right into Falkland village.
Continue past the Palace onto the High Street.
Continue on this road through the village and take a left onto Hill Road.
The Craigmead Car Park is 1.7 miles on the right.
The car park has an ‘All Day’ charge of £2. It takes coins or cards.
Please WhatsApp or text the leader if you would like to book a place on this walk with your name and mobile telephone number, and advise if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking.
Please let the Leader know if you are travelling independently, also if you are happy to drive walkers from Currie.
PD of £8pp
or ITD £3.5
We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.
