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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
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Overview

Starting at Findatie car park, we walk along the south shore of Scotland's largest lowland loch, using the Heritage Trail to the Vane Farm RSPB nature centre. The walk continues by climbing Navitie Hill before taking the hill path to Benarty Hill summit. We then head west to the end of the ridge, with great views all the way, over Loch Leven to the Cleish and Ochill Hills in one direction and the villages of west Fife in the other. The route returns to Benarty Hill, before heading south and east over Dunmore Fort top before returning via Vane Farm to the start.

Thursday, 20 November 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular

The walk involves some hill walking, with muddy terrain possible on Benarty Hill. Otherwise tracks and paths are good, though steep sections will be encountered. Good walking shoes and boots are required, along with clothing suitabe for exposed hillsides. Hat, gloves and spare clothing should be carried, along with fluids and food.

Registered assistance dogs only allowed. No school age children.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 09881 87774
Nearest postcode:
KY12 0AA
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Leys Park road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 17094 99200
Nearest postcode:
KY13 9LY
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Start time:
10:00 am

Findatie car park, Loch Leven Lodges

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