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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
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Overview

Broughton Heights is the highest of the fine range of hills lying to the east of Broughton village. With grassy ridges and steep heathery slopes, the hills give some superb views.  Our route traverses Broughton Heights before returning over Hammer Head to take in Trahenna Hill.

Saturday, 25 October 2025
Meeting time:
8:15 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent:
615m / 2018ft
Type:
circular

Grassy hill paths and tracks will be encountered. There is a steep, narrow path through heather for the ascent of Hammer Head.

As this is a high-level walk, good all weather walking gear is required, along with strong walking boots as the route can be muddy and rough in places. If livestock are encountered, walk quietly, avoiding if possible. When road walking, please exercise care, walking in single file.

Car share: journey form Leys Park is 96 miles return. Passengers should give the driver £9.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 09878 87771
Nearest postcode:
KY12 7QH
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Meeting time:
8:15 am

Leys Park road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 11310 36105
Nearest postcode:
ML12 6HQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Broughton Village Hall car park, ML12 6HQ

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