Minchmoor and the Thee Brethren

Dunfermline and West Fife Group

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Overview

Good tracks and paths with a steady climb to the Three Brethern, passing Broadmeadows, which was Scotland's first Youth Hostel. Then we head towards Brown Knowe via the Broomy Law. Descending via the Minchmoor road back to the start.

Sunday, 25 August 2024

Meeting time:: 8:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 460m / 1509ft
Type:: circular

Local grade: B+ OS map: 73

Hillwalk, so suitable gear and good boots are needed. Uses Southern Upland Way and Cross-Borders Drove Road. Registered assistance dogs only. Not suitable for children.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 09810 87761
Nearest postcode:: KY12 7QH
what3words:: tester.breed.warns

Meeting time:: 8:30 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 41000 30001
Nearest postcode:: TD7 5NA
what3words:: selection.confining.cattle

Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking by the phone box in Yarrowford on the A708

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