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Dunfermline and West Fife Group

We are the Dunfermline and West Fife Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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 quarterly 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

Schiehallion is a well known mountain due to its striking appearance in the centre of the Highlands. There is an improved path to the ridge but the last section is on a boulderfield. Return is by the outward route.

Saturday, 4 May 2024
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
730m / 2395ft
Type:
circular

Local grade: A            OS map: 51

Full hillwalking gear required, the summit ridge is 3000-3500 feet above sea level and very exposed. Car park costs £3. Registered assistance dogs only. Not suitable for children.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 09810 87761
Nearest postcode:
KY12 7QH
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 75300 55601
Nearest postcode:
PH16 5NN
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Start time:
10:00 am

Schiehallion car park (John Muir Trust)

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 quarterly 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