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Balgownie Woods

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Overview

A walk on part of the West Fife Way, on former coal mining land but now a beautiful wooded and wetland area. Good tracks and woodland paths throughout, with only minor uphill sections.

Thursday, 1 August 2024
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
80m / 262ft
Type:
circular

Local grade: C                 OS map: 65

May be muddy after rain.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 09810 87761
Nearest postcode:
KY12 7QH
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tester.breed.warns
Meeting time:
10:00 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 98300 88601
Nearest postcode:
KY12 8EL
what3words:
lousy.twin.eagles
Start time:
10:30 am

Balgownie Woods west car park, minor road between A985 and A907 (West Grange and Bogside)

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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 quarterly 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
Join now for just £3.42 per month
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