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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

The Beinn a' Ghlo group has three Munro summits and is arguably one of the finest mountain ranges in the great tract of mountains called the Mounth, between Drumochter and Aberdeen. It is planned to climb two of them, Carn Liath and Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain.
Saturday, 16 August 2025
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
950m / 3117ft
Type:
circular
OS map: 43 . . . . Local grade: A . . . . . . . . . This is a major hillwalk, requiring good boots or shoes and appropriate gear for a big day in the hills on high and exposed ridges. There are mostly good paths on the hills but with steep descents between the peaks and some rough ground. Some boggy terrain is likely on the descent route. . . Registered assistance dogs only. . . Not suitable for children.

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:
8:00 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 90500 67001
Nearest postcode:
PH18 5TT
what3words:
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Start time:
9:30 am

Loch Moraig car park, Glen Fender

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