Culross Woods and Countryside

Linlithgow Group

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Overview

This walk starts in Culross and heads to High Valleyfield, Shires Mill and Balgownie Woods. We then head south back to Culross skirting the grounds of Dumimarle Castle. There is a mix of woodland and countryside, mainly good paths. It could be C+ apart from the distance.

Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:: 150m / 492ft
Type:: circular

OS Sheet 65.

Local walk grade B

Ref no. 25/27

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 98830 85929
Nearest postcode:: KY12 8HW
what3words:: mornings.originals.unity

Meeting time:: 10:00 am

West car park, Culross. Walk leader will meet at start point

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 98830 85929
Nearest postcode:: KY12 8HW
what3words:: mornings.originals.unity

Start time:: 10:00 am

West car park, Culross (free). This is the meeting point as well.

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month