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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.

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

This delightful walk takes us on good paths and tracks through woodland and some open moorland to the hill summits. Thse include Birnam Hill, King's Seat Hill (highest point), which have superb views across the Highlands and lowlands of Perthshire. The retrun route is by the side of the River Braan, visiting the waterfalls and rapids at The Hermitage and also Ossian's Hall and other follies.

Saturday, 29 November 2025
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
circular

Paths and tracks are good but will have wet and muddy sections during and after wet weather. This is a hillwalk, so good boots should be worn and hat, gloves and waterproof clothing will be needed. Please always bring some food, snacks and a drink on our walks. There will be two stops of about 15 minutes each, usually in the morning and for lunch.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 09863 87773
Nearest postcode:
KY12 7QH
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Meeting time:
8:45 am

Leys Park road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 03151 41791
Nearest postcode:
PH8 0DS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Birnam, Station road, near Birnam Arts and Library

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