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Cancelled: West Lomond loop from Pillars of Hercules

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Overview

From Pillars of Hercules, through Drumdreel Woods to Maiden’s Bower before steep climb to West Lomond. Return via Tyndall-Bruce Monument and Maspie Den. Walk will be on tracks/paths with some minor road walking and 3 stream crossings.

Wednesday, 3 April 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
510m / 1673ft
Type:
circular

OS map: 59 . . . . Local grade: B+ . . . . Steep ascents & descents. May be muddy - poles & gaiters advised. PLEASE BOOK WITH LEADER AT LEAST 2 DAYS BEFORE WALK.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 08840 22591
Nearest postcode:
PH1 1RN
what3words:
unrealistic.remain.sugars
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Broxden Park and Ride, Perth, Lower Park, Far End

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 24200 08201
Nearest postcode:
KY15 7AD
what3words:
grin.congested.vocally
Start time:
9:30 am

Forest of Falkland Gateway car park, A912

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