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Kinross & Ochil Group

Welcome to Kinross & Ochil Ramblers, a small friendly group with a wide choice of walks in stunning scenery, usually finishing in a good coffee shop or pub.

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

Overview

The walk starts with a steep climb over the Benarty ridge and down through Benarty Forest.  There are splendid views over Loch Leven to the north and Lochore to the south.  The return route proceeds steeply up to Benarty Hill on rough paths and returns to the start via the Benarty ridge.  Walking poles recommended.

Saturday, 27 September 2025
Meeting time:
9:40 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
  • Walking poles recommended
  • Parking at Vane Farm £3.00
  • Toilets at Vane Farm

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 11187 02467
Nearest postcode:
KY13 8TA
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Meeting time:
9:40 am

Kinross Park & Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 15976 99048
Nearest postcode:
KY13 9LX
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Start time:
10:00 am

RSPB Car Park Loch Leven (Vane Farm)

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