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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
All Ramblers members are welcome on our walks, but please contact leader if not in Glenrothes 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.

Usual meeting place in Glenrothes: Lomond Centre CP  Gridref: NO285008  map pin
Check individual programme entries in case there is a different meeting place.

Saturday 20/09/25 Edinburgh - Balerno to Slateford
Balerno to Slateford, then Union Canal to Lochrin Basin. Travel options: go by car to Halbeath P and R to take X59 bus at 9.38 to St Andrews Square, Edinburgh (this gives more bus options for returning); or from Glenrothes take X59 at 9.04.
Grade: C, 7mls, 4hrs,  Meet at:  at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Halbeath Park and Ride at 09:30
OS map: 66  Gridref: NT136890    map pin  
Leader: Rosamund Fairgrieve  07761753437  rosfairgrieve@gmail.com Note: Leaders will meet walkers at Halbeath
Sunday 28/09/25 Rait Village - The Braes of the Carse Circular
Circular walk from Rait Village via Shanry, returning via Franklyden and Woodwell Farm.
Grade: B+, 8.5mls, 5hrs, Ascent: 1250ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Rait Village Hall CP at 10:30
OS map: 53  Gridref: NO227267    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: John Duncan  01337831888  john.duncan864@gmail.com
Friday 03/10/25 Group Weekend at Alnwick
The Group Weekend 2025 is at the Hogshead Inn, Alnwick from Friday 3rd to Monday 6th October.
Booking details
Contact: John Duncan  01337831888  john.duncan864@gmail.com
Sunday 12/10/25 Glenrothes - Boblingen Way Gipsy Trail and Leslie
Follow Boblingen Way to west Glenrothes through Newcastle and using gipsy trail to Leslie. Returning by Leslie House and Riverside Park.
Grade: C+, 9mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 350ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Lomond CP at 09:30
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO286008    map pin  
Leader: Wendy Cumming    splish2splosh@gmail.com
Saturday 18/10/25 Cupar to Moonzie Church and back
A walk using good tracks and paths with a small amount of road walking. Panoramic views over the Howe of Fife. Returning by same route
Grade: C+, 9mls, 5hrs, Ascent: 650ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Fluthers car park Cupar at 10:00
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO376147    map pin  
Leader: Duncan McLaren  07903132319  tmclaren39@gmail.com
Sunday 26/10/25 Freuchie - Falkland and East Lomond circular
Freuchie Den by coffin path then continue around East Lomond to the limekiln and on to Craigmead. Returning by Maspie Den and Falkland.
Grade: B, 8.5mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 1150ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Freuchie Primary School CP at 09:45
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO282067    map pin  
Leader: Wendy Cumming    splish2splosh@gmail.com
Saturday 01/11/25 Dunkeld - Braan - Inchewan Burn Circular
A very nice walk follow the Braan through The Hermitage on to Rumbling Bridge and returning by Balhomish then following the Inchewan burn to Birnam and along the Tay. May be muddy in places.
Grade: C+, 7.5mls, 5hrs, Ascent: 1025ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Station Rd Birnham (next to Beatrice Potter garden) at 10:30
OS map: 52  Gridref: NO031418    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Laura Lee  07795 805585  ms-laura-lee@hotmail.com
Sunday 09/11/25 St Andrews - Pipeland, Scooniehill and Balmungo circular
Circular walk through Pipeland Scooniehill and Balmungo returning via coastal path.
Grade: C, 6.5mls, 4hrs, Ascent: 700ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Sands Coastal CP (swimming pool) at 10:15
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO518160    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Grant Christie    grant911a@gmail.com
Sunday 23/11/25 Glenrothes - Town Art Trail (no 4 Pitteuchar)
A good wander around Glenrothes Town Art - Pitteuchar and ajacent areas. Mainly on hard surface paths.
Grade: C, 7mls, 4hrs,  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Walk will start from Lomond Centre at 09:30
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO285008    map pin  
Leader: Ann Collings  07913704236  ann.collings@myphone.coop
Saturday 29/11/25 Balmullo - Lucklaw Hill Circular
A walk using farm tracks and some road walking with many scenic views across the Eden estuary and beyond.
Grade: B, 7mls, 4hrs, Ascent: 1100ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Burnside Hall Lucklaw Road Balmullo at 10:15
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO425209    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Duncan McLaren  07903132319  tmclaren39@gmail.com
Sunday 07/12/25 Balmalcolm - Kettlehill Downfield and Pitlessie circular
Using paths rights of way and farm tracks to Kingskettle Kettlehill and Downfield. Returning by Pitlessie and River Eden.
Grade: C+, 7.5mls, 4hrs, Ascent: 700ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Muddy Boots CP Balmalcolm at 10:00
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO321085    map pin  
Leader: John Duncan  01337831888  john.duncan864@gmail.com
Saturday 13/12/25 Ladybank Heatherhall Wood Circular
A virtually flat winter Walk through the woods surrounding Ladybank. With 1 mile total of road and pavement walking.
Grade: C, 6.5mls, 4hrs,  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Heatherhall Wood CP at 09:45
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO292095    map pin  
Leader: Hazel Morrison  01592 749170  hazmgtmor@hotmail.com
Saturday 27/12/25 Ceres - Scotstarvit Tower and Chance Inn circular
Denhead Tarvit House and Scotstarvit Tower. Short climb. Return by Chance Inn.
Grade: C+, 7.5mls, 4hrs,  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Ceres Village CP (opposite farm museum) at 10:00
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO400115    map pin  
Leader: John Duncan  01337831888  john.duncan864@gmail.com
Sunday 04/01/26 Freuchie - Falkland Circular
A reasonably flat walk on good paths with some quiet road walking. It starts by going up Freuchie Den then down to Newton of Falkland and on to Falkland. Go around Falkland to return by Lathrisk. Shorter route available.
Grade: C, 8mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 450ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Freuchie Primary School CP at 10:00
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO282067    map pin  
Leader: Aileen Doran    aileentlor@gmail.com
Saturday 10/01/26 Glenrothes South Circular
Walk on good tracks from LCCP via Stenton Thornton and Coaltown of Balgonie.
Grade: C+, 9mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 400ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Lomond Centre CP at 09:30
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO285008    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Leslie Allen  07578999338  lesallen80@gmail.com
Sunday 18/01/26 South Queensferry - Hopetoun and Dundas Estates circular
From start head South to Dundas Estate which has nice ponds and views of Forth Bridges. Returning through part of Hopetoun Estate.
Grade: C, 7.5mls, 4hrs, Ascent: 450ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from turn right from Hopetoun House drive to Linn Mill - then first right parking to right of gate at 10:15
OS map: 66  Gridref: NT111786    map pin  
Leader: Ishabel Rankin  07900392059  ishabelrankin@gmail.com
Saturday 24/01/26 Lower Largo - Largo House and Keils Den circular
Following path of old railway to Viewforth and on to Upper Largo and Chestertone. Walk includes Upper Largo Kirk Largo House and Keils Den on good paths with some road walking.
Grade: C, 7mls, 4hrs, Ascent: 800ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Lower Largo Temple CP at 10:00
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO422027    map pin  
Leader: Lorraine Murray  07733582047  lorrainemurray303@gmail.com
Sunday 01/02/26 Inverkeithing - South Queensferry crossing the Forth road Bridge
An interesting walk across the Forth road Bridge and on to Hawes Inn at South Queensferry. There are several plaques on the way telling the History of the 3 Bridges over the Forth. Entirely on pavements and with several steps. Return on the other side of the bridge or by bus from South end of the bridge.
Grade: C, 7.5mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 500ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Ferry Toll Park and Ride at 10:15
OS map: 66  Gridref: NT124819    map pin  
Leader: Hazel Morrison  01592 749170  hazmgtmor@hotmail.com
Saturday 07/02/26 Lochore Meadows Harelaw circular
An easy circular walk through woodland and farmland. One gradual ascent. May be muddy.
Grade: C+, 7mls, 3.5hrs, Ascent: 500ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, 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 start of walk
Sunday 15/02/26 Culross - Valleyfield woods and snowdrops
Fife Coastal Path to Valleyfield woods to see snowdrops. Then back to Culross via West Kirk and Dunimarle Castle.
Grade: C, 7mls, 4hrs, Ascent: 540ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Culross East CP at 10:15
OS map: 58  Gridref: NS990859    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Chris Barton  01383 725859  chrisbettybarton@btinternet.com Note: Leaders will meet walkers at Culross
Saturday 21/02/26 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: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP 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
Sunday 01/03/26 Vane Farm (RSPB centre) - Lochore Meadows and Benarty Hill circular
Follow hill trail over Vane Hill to Lochore Meadows and return over heather moorland by Benarty with great views of Loch Leven and beyond.
Grade: B+, 8.5mls, 5hrs, Ascent: 1600ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from RSPB Vane Farm CP (£3 fee) at 10:00
OS map: 58  Gridref: NT159989    map pin  
Leader: Ann Collings  07913704236  ann.collings@myphone.coop
Saturday 07/03/26 Dundee - Camperdown and Templeton Woods Circular
A circular walk through woods and via Clatto Reservoir with minimal road walking.
Grade: C, 7.5mls, 4hrs, Ascent: 580ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Camperdown House CP off A923 at 10:15
OS map: 54  Gridref: NO359329    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Laura Lee  07795 805585  ms-laura-lee@hotmail.com
Sunday 15/03/26 Ceres to St Andrews using Pilgrims Way
A linear walk - the last section of the Pilgrims Way Fife. Returning to the car park by public bus to Ceres.
Grade: B, 10mls, 5.5hrs, Ascent: 700ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Ceres Village CP (opposite farm museum) at 10:00
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO400115    map pin  
Leader: Sheena Fury  01592756497  sheena_fury@yahoo.co.uk
Saturday 21/03/26 Kennoway - Torloisk wood and Carriston circular
A walk following paths and farm tracks using part of the Fife Pilgrim way with great views of coast and Lomonds.
Grade: C, 8mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 850ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from St Kenneth Church CP Kennoway at 10:00
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO350026    map pin  
Leader: Lorraine Murray  07733582047  lorrainemurray303@gmail.com
Sunday 29/03/26 St Andrews - The Lade Braes and The Sands circular
An easy town and beach walk in and around St Andrews taking in some interesting buildings and views.
Grade: C+, 9mls, 4.5hrs,  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from CP at North Haugh at 10:15
OS map: 59  Gridref: NO502168    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Ishabel Rankin  07900392059  ishabelrankin@gmail.com