West Fife Woodlands

Dunfermline and West Fife Group

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Overview

A varied walk, initially along the shore of the Firth of Forth, then heading towards Valleyfield woods and Shiresmill. The route swings west to through mixed woods and fields towards Blairhall and Balgownie, thence returning to Culross.

Saturday, 16 August 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 135m / 443ft
Type:: circular

OS map: 65 . . . . Local grade: C+ . . . . . . . . . Muddy sections are likely, along with narrow paths with tree roots.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 09810 87761
Nearest postcode:: KY12 7QH
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 98300 85801
Nearest postcode:: KY12 8JJ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Culross west car park

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