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Loch Skiach and the two bothies

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Overview

The walk is on a pleasant mix of farm tracks, hill paths and open, heathery and craggy hillsides, to three hill lochs above Strath Tay. We will visit two open bothies nestled by the lochs, giving shelter for our refreshments.

Sunday, 11 February 2024
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
475m / 1558ft
Type:
circular

Local grade: B                    OS map: 52

Good walking boots or shoes, along with hill gear, required, as this is an exposed upland area. Some wet sections.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 09810 87761
Nearest postcode:
KY12 7QH
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 98300 49801
Nearest postcode:
PH8 0LB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Kinnaird House on B898 between A9 junction at Jubilee Bridge and Grandtully

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