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Please note that when dogs are mentioned, this only applies to pets. Assistance dogs are always welcome.
AREA WALKS
The Forth Valley, Fife and Tayside Area Joint Programme is the combined walking programmes of 14 local groups.
There is an online version at: Area Programme
Members can attend any group's walks, but it is best to contact the designated leader before the walk.
STROLLERS WALKS
Walks every Thursday morning. See details
WEEKEND WALKERS PROGRAMME
Meeting Place  Lomond Centre Car Park, Woodside Way, Glenrothes KY7 5RA (LCCP) LCCP Map
Walkers who can and wish to car share inform leader and meet up at the LCCP. There is no need to pre-book walks now unless coming from another group. Walkers not car sharing can go directly to the start of a walk, having informed the walk leader in advance.
Please note that some of the walks in the Summer Programme have an earlier meet time of 9am due to the longer travel times.

Sunday 15/12/24 Kinross - Burleigh Sands and Castle Circular
 NOTE DATE CHANGED FROM SATURDAY
A walk using the Loch Leven Heritage Trail to Burleigh Sands on woodland paths, returning by Burleigh Castle. Good views of the Lomond Hills and Loch Leven.
Grade: C, 7.5mls, 4hrs, Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Pier CP Kinross  at 10:00
OS map: 58  Gridref: NO121017    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Chris Barton  01383 725859  chrisbettybarton@btinternet.com Note: Leaders will meet walkers at Kinross
Saturday 28/12/24 Thornton - Kirkcaldy circular
 An easy walk from Thornton to Kirkcaldy by footpaths and farm tracks passing through Dunnikier park. Returning by rights of way along the river Ore.
Grade: C, 7mls, 3.5hrs, Ascent: 270ft Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Thornton Railway Station  at 10:00
OS map: 59  Gridref: NT291972    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: John Duncan  01337831888  john.duncan864@gmail.com
Sunday 05/01/25 West Wemyss to Coaltown and East Wemyss circular
 From West Wemyss to East Wemyss and Wemyss caves using coastal path, return inland accross farmland, woodland, farm tracks and minor roads to Coaltown. Back to the harbour using the Wemyss Castle drive.
Grade: C+, 7.5mls, 3hrs, Ascent: 500ft Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from West Shore CP West Wemyss  at 10:00
OS map: 59  Gridref: NT324946    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Sam Foster  07720570353  samfos54@gmail.com
Saturday 11/01/25 Springfield - Rankeilour Estate Circular
 An easy walk in Rankeilour Estate following forest paths and rights of ways returning via Crawford Priory.
Grade: C, 8mls, 4.5hrs, Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Public Hall Springfield  at 10:00
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO341119    map pin  
Leader: Duncan McLaren and Catherine MacKie  07903132319  tmclaren39@gmail.com
Sunday 19/01/25 Newport - Scotscraig Estate
 The walk starts with a stroll along the Fife Coastal Path towards Tayport, turning into the estate and meandering back towards Newport. Mostly on good hard surfaces.
Grade: C+, 6mls, 3hrs, Ascent: 650ft Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Taybridge South CP  at 10:00
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO426287    map pin  
Leader: Ishabel Rankin  07900392059  ishabelrankin@gmail.com
Saturday 25/01/25 Lower Largo to Shell Bay Circular
 Following path of old railway through Dumbarnie Links to Kilconquar then return by woodland to Shell Bay and coastal path back to Largo.
Grade: C+, 8.5mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 400ft Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Temple CP Lower Largo  at 10:00
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO422027    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Lorraine Murray  07733582047  lorrainemurray303@gmail.com
Sunday 02/02/25 Glenrothes - Star Moss Circular
 A variation of a popular walk starting from the Lomond Centre, an easy circular walk through woodland using paths and rights of way to Cuinin Hill, Star Moss and Balbirnie Estate (with a little road walking).
Grade: C+, 9mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 470ft Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Lomond Centre CP  at 09:45
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO285008    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Leslie Allen  07578999338  lesallen80@gmail.com
Saturday 08/02/25 Markinch - Dalginch Milton of Balgonie circular
 A circular walk from Markinch mainly on farm/ estate tracks to Dalginch and Milton of Balgonie crossing and re-crossing the River Leven. Passing historic buildings and returning via the 63 steps to the Markinch Transport Interchange car park.
Grade: C, 8.5mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 610ft Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Markinch Station CP  at 09:45
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO298014    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Sheena Fury  01592756497  sheena_fury@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 16/02/25 Glenrothes - Town Art Trail
 A good wander around a selection of Glenrothes town art, Riverside Park, Leslie Viaduct. Mainly on hard surface paths.
Grade: C+, 7mls, 4hrs, Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Lomond Centre CP  at 09:30
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO285008    map pin  
Leader: Ann Collings  07913704236  ann.collings@myphone.coop
Saturday 22/02/25 Leven circular
 Follow the river Leven towards Kennoway, behind the distillary warehouses, through Durie House grounds and returning by Letham Glen.
Grade: C, 7.5mls, 4hrs, Ascent: 400ft Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Leven Esplanade CP  at 10:00
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO388010    map pin  
Leader: Lorraine Murray  07733582047  lorrainemurray303@gmail.com
Sunday 02/03/25 Dundee - Mains Castle circular
 An urban walk mainly on pavements - with lots of steps! Going through Maxwell town and Stobswell areas to the Kingsway and down to the Dighty water and Mains Castle. Return by Old Glamis Road the Hilltown to the centre of Dundee .
Grade: C, 7mls, 5hrs, Ascent: 100ft Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Riverside drive Dundee at Layby nearest the Tay Rail Bridge  at 10:00
OS map: 54  Gridref: NO394293    map pin  
Leader: Hazel Morrison  01592 749170  hazmgtmor@hotmail.com
Saturday 08/03/25 Dunfermline - Crossford circular
 A pleasant countryside walk from Pittencrieff Park along farm tracks amd good paths to the Dean Plantation, returning by Crossford, Keavil Steadings and Glendevon Farm.
Grade: C+, 8mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 500ft Meet at LCCP at 9:30 Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Pittencrieff Park CP, Pittencrieff St, Dunfermline  at 10:15
OS map: 66  Gridref: NT085875    map pin  
Leader: Mary Slaven  07754141295  marygg08@talktalk.net Note: Leader will meet walkers at Pittencrieff Park
Sunday 16/03/25 Lochore Meadows - Benarty Hill Circular
 A traverse of Benarty hill (Sleeping Giant) ridge combined with a circuit of Loch Ore. From start, follow the loch on the north side for a short distance to continue on fairly good tracks, paths and a short distance on a minor road.
Grade: B, 7.5mls, 5hrs, Ascent: 1170ft Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Lochore Meadows CP  at 10:00
OS map: 58  Gridref: NT170961    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Rosamund Fairgrieve  07761753437  rosfairgrieve@gmail.com Note: Leader will meet walkers at Lochore Meadows
Saturday 22/03/25 Lomond Hills - Bishop Hill circular
 Starting from Holl Reservoir walk to Bishop Hill then along the ridge with excellent views of Loch Leven and the Fife countryside. Two things of special interest being Carlin Maggie and the limestone quarry workings.
Grade: B, 7.5mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 1000ft Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: No, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Holl Reservoir CP  at 10:00
OS map: 58  Gridref: NO224035    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Leslie Allen  07578999338  lesallen80@gmail.com
Sunday 30/03/25 Edinburgh - Barnton, Cammo Estate circular
 Crossing the old Crammond Bridge and heading into the estate where we will walk along various paths and pass many of the old buildings on the estate.
Grade: C+, 8mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 650ft Meet at LCCP at 09:30 Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Top end of Miller and Carter Hotel CP (Crammond Bridge)  at 10:15
OS map: 66  Gridref: NT178755    map pin  
Leader: Ishabel Rankin  07900392059  ishabelrankin@gmail.com