Formont Hills and North Glenrothes

Kirkcaldy Group

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Overview

Steady climb northwards via Rhind HIll and the Formont Hills to East Lomond car park, then down to the Pitcairn Visitor Centre. Then on paths through Collydean and Balgeddie back to the start.

Saturday, 14 February 2026

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:50 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 360m / 1181ft
Type:: circular

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Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 27460 91691
Nearest postcode:: KY2 5YS
what3words:: elder.shift.allow

Meeting time:: 10:00 am

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Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 25870 03561
Nearest postcode:: KY6 3HN
what3words:: safety.airbrush.parsnips

Start time:: 10:30 am

Formont Hills car park, Moidart Drive, Glenrothes.

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