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Overview

Follow the Fife Pilgrim Way south, cross the B914 and enter the old St. Ninian's opencast coal mine site. Climb a bing to explore the industrial sculpture park and visit the attractive Loch Fitty.  Return via a viewpoint overlooking the site.

Saturday, 24 February 2024
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
120m / 394ft
Type:
circular

Local grade: C+ OS map: 58.  Optional steep ascent of bing to industrial scuptures.

PLEASE BOOK WITH WALK LEADER AT LEAST 2 DAYS BEFORE WALK.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 08840 22591
Nearest postcode:
PH1 1RN
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Broxden Park and Ride, Perth, Lower Park, Far End

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 12920 94575
Nearest postcode:
KY4 0JQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Blairadam Forest main car park (NOTE: This is different to that shown in the printed Area Joint Programme.)

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