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Walks Grading Description
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 - Lomond Centre CP, Woodside Way, Glenrothes KY7 5RA.
Check individual programme entries in case there is a different meeting place.


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, 9.5mls, 5.5hrs, Ascent: 700ft  Meet at: 09:00 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Ceres Village CP (opposite farm museum) at 9:30Gridref: NO400115    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Sheena Fury  01592756497  sheena_fury@yahoo.co.uk Note: The bus from St Andrews is small, option is for some to return to Glenrothes by bus and give priority to drivers who must go back to Ceres.
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 10:00Gridref: 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 10:15Gridref: NO502168    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Ishabel Rankin  07900392059  ishabelrankin@gmail.com
Saturday 04/04/26 Glenrothes - Pitcairn to Holl Reservoir Circular
Starting with some road walking this local walk takes farm roads and hill tracks to Holl reservoir and along edge of East Lomond. Returning downhill to the starting point.
Grade: B, 10.5mls, 5hrs, Ascent: 1240ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Pitcairn Ranger station at 09:45Gridref: NO266035    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Wendy Cumming    splish2splosh@gmail.com Note: Leader will meet walkers at Pitcairn
Sunday 12/04/26 Markinch - Carriston Reservoir circular
Follow the Pilgrim's way towards Kennoway, then turn off towards Star and Carriston Reservoir. Return by Star village, Cunin Hill and Markinch.
Grade: B, 9mls, 5hrs, Ascent: 500ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Balbirnie Park CP at 09:45Gridref: NO292018    map pin  
Leader: Wendy Cumming    splish2splosh@gmail.com Note: Leader will meet walkers at Balbirnie Park
Saturday 18/04/26 Glenrothes - North including Coul Reservoir Circular
A walk to see the improvements at Coul, then down to Balbirnie, Alburn, Town Park, Riverside park and return by Formonthills. All on good paths.
Grade: C, 7.5mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 500ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Coul Reservoir CP at 09:45Gridref: NO270037    map pin  
Leader: Hazel Morrison  01592 749170  hazmgtmor@hotmail.com Note: Leader will meet walkers at Coul Reservoir CP
Sunday 26/04/26 Cowdenbeath - Crossgates Circular
Walking on fairly good paths initially through the town and into open countryside via Coaledge and Cuttlehill Farm. Can be muddy in places.
Grade: C+, 8mls, 4.5hrs,  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from CP next to Foulford Primary School, Cowdenbeath at 10:00Gridref: NT158923    map pin  
Leader: Mary Slaven  07754141295  marygg08@talktalk.net Note: Leader will meet walkers at Cowdenbeath
Saturday 02/05/26 Perth - River Almond Circular
Circular walk from Almondbank through Methven Woods along the river Almond to Dalcrue, Pitcairngreen and return .
Grade: C+, 7mls, 4hrs, Ascent: 700ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Almondbank Main Street (walk starts from green sign "Path to Methven Wood") at 10:30Gridref: NO065260    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Ishabel Rankin  07900392059  ishabelrankin@gmail.com
Sunday 10/05/26 Kinross - Burleigh Sands and Castle Circular
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: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Pier CP Kinross at 10:00Gridref: NO121017    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Betty Barton  01383725859  chrisbettybarton@btinternet.com Note: Leaders will meet walkers at Kinross
Saturday 16/05/26 Glamis Village to Denoon Fort
A walk through the village of Glamis, then round by Hunters Hill and past Charleston, through woods, along quiet roads to Denoon Iron Age Fort. Return through woods and the village.
Grade: C+, 8mls, 4hrs, Ascent: 1000ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from CP to South of Glamis Main Street at 10:30Gridref: NO385466    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Leslie Allen  07578999338  lesallen80@gmail.com
Sunday 24/05/26 Leven to Lower Largo figure of eight walk
An interesting figure of eight walk round Leven Links, Silverburn, Letham Glen and Lundin Links golf courses.
Grade: C, 7.5mls, 4hrs, Ascent: 400ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from CP before Caravan Site Leven esplanade at 10:00Gridref: NO390013    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Lorraine Murray  07733582047  lorrainemurray303@gmail.com Note: Leader will meet walkers at Leven
Saturday 30/05/26 Abernethy - Castle Law Fort and Barclayfield circular
A walk to Castle Law Fort and Barclayfield on forest paths, option to climb to Castle Law (great views).
Grade: B, 6mls, 3.5hrs, Ascent: 1100ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from The Tower (end of School Wynd), Abernethy (park on Main Street) at 10:00Gridref: NO190164    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Laura Lee  07795 805585  ms-laura-lee@hotmail.com
Sunday 07/06/26 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: 930ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Holl Reservoir CP at 10:00Gridref: NO224034    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Alan Mitchell  07849660754  mitchell.alant49@yahoo.co.uk
Saturday 13/06/26 Luthrie - Norman's Law by Ayton Circular
A circular walk on farm tracks and good paths to the hill fort on Normans Law and back to Luthrie. There will likely be livestock in the fields.
Grade: B, 8.5mls, 5hrs, Ascent: 1300ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Luthrie Village Hall CP (limited parking - also use the Village streets) at 10:00Gridref: NO331196    map pin  
Leader: Hazel Morrison  01592 749170  hazmgtmor@hotmail.com
Sunday 21/06/26 Dairsie - Forret and Logie circular
From Dairsie to Wester and Easter Forret, Logie returning by Pitormie.
Grade: C+, 8.5mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 900ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Dairsie primary school CP at 10:15Gridref: NO411173    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Grant Christie    grant911a@gmail.com
Saturday 27/06/26 Anstruther - Fife Coastal Path Circular
Coastal walk to Cellardyke, Kilrenny, Cauldcots and Pittenweem. Some road walking at start and end. Return by coastal path.
Grade: C, 8mls, 4.5hrs,  Meet at: 09:00 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from CP adjacent to Coop at 10:00Gridref: NO562038    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Sheena Fury  01592756497  sheena_fury@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 05/07/26 Bus trip - Walking part of the proposed Tweed Way to Berwick
The annual bus trip this year will be across the border to Berwick. The cost is £15 pp to be paid on the coach. Departing Lomond Centre at 8.30am with a collection at Halbeath P&R (8.50). Please contact John to book your seat.
Long Walk - Norham to Berwick - 10 miles.
Short Walk - Horncliffe (Honey Farm) to Berwick - 6 miles.
Both walks follow the Tweed and are fairly flat. Those not walking can have a nice day out in Berwick. Following the walks, we will go for a late afternoon meal before returning.
Contact: John Duncan  01337831888  john.duncan864@gmail.com
Saturday 11/07/26 Comrie - Melville Monument - Kindrochet - Craggish circular
A moderate route following good, well signed paths with some short bursts of strenuous ascent.
Grade: B, 9.5mls, 5hrs, Ascent: 1500ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from CP at School Rd Comrie at 10:45Gridref: NN772221    map pin  
Leader: Duncan McLaren  07903132319  tmclaren39@gmail.com
Sunday 19/07/26 St Monans - Balcaskie - Pittenweem - Fife Coastal Path
A circular walk using part of the Fife coastal path, farmyard tracks and rights of way. From St Monans to Balcaskie then Pittenweem and return by coastal path.
Grade: C, 8.5mls, 4hrs, Ascent: 360ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from St Monans church CP at end of Braehead Road at 10:15Gridref: NO521014    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Ann Collings  07913704236  ann.collings@myphone.coop
Saturday 25/07/26 Wormit to Balmerino circular
A coastal woodland walk with superb views of Dundee and the Tay. Some gentle ascents/descents.
Grade: B, 9mls, 5hrs, Ascent: 1200ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Wormit at far end of Bay Road at 10:15Gridref: NO391259    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Grant Christie    grant911a@gmail.com
Sunday 02/08/26 Glen Isla - Backwater Reservoir - Craig of Balloch - Milldewan Hill circular
A walk on paths and tracks through to Glen Quarity with good views from Milldewan Hill.
Grade: B, 7.5mls, 4hrs, Ascent: 1200ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from CP half way up the east side of Backwater Reservoir at 11:00Gridref: NO260598    map pin  
Leader: Duncan McLaren  07903132319  tmclaren39@gmail.com
Saturday 08/08/26 Pitlochry - Loch Fascally and Linn of Tummel
Into Pitlochry and over the dam to fish ladder. Then along Loch Fascally to Linn of Tummel. Return by Garry Bridge. Some road walking on quiet roads.
Grade: C+, 8mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 840ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Faskally Forest CP - (£3 charge) at 10:30Gridref: NN921592    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Laura Lee  07795 805585  ms-laura-lee@hotmail.com
Sunday 16/08/26 Edinburgh - Pentland Hills - The Kips Circular
A walk past Bavelaw to a path round the foot of West and East Kip then down to The Howe and back round Black Hill to Threipmuir Reservoir. Paths rough in places with ascents and a steep descent should be good views to Fife. Can be shortened.
Grade: B, 8.5mls, 5hrs, Ascent: 1520ft  Meet at: 09:00 at Lomond Centre CP Children: Yes, if fit, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Red Moss Nature Reserve CP by Balerno at 10:00Gridref: NT167639    map pin  
Leader: Leslie Allen  07578999338  lesallen80@gmail.com
Saturday 22/08/26 Kirkcaldy to Leven Linear (by train)
Meet at Cameron Bridge Railway station at 10am to take 10.15 to Kirkcaldy [check website for timetable changes]. Walk from Kirkcaldy to the Coastal Path, to Dysart, and West Wemyss back to Cameron Bridge. Take your bus pass.
Grade: B, 10mls, 5.5hrs,  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Start walk from Cameron Bridge Station CP at 10:00Gridref: NO350002    map pin  
Leader: Lorraine Murray  07733582047  lorrainemurray303@gmail.com Note: Leader will meet walkers at Cameron Bridge Station CP
Sunday 30/08/26 Kirkmichael - Pilcarmick Loch circular
A circular walk from Kirkmichael, along part of the Cateran Trail, taking in Dalvey and Pilcarmick Loch on moorland tracks and paths.
Grade: B, 9mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 1200ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from CP opposite primary school in Kirkmichael at 11:00Gridref: NO079600    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Ishabel Rankin  07900392059  ishabelrankin@gmail.com
Saturday 05/09/26 Collessie - Lindores and Black Lochs circular
Start by going down Collessie Den then crossing to minor road that goes past Black loch and Golden loch fishery on woodland paths, farm tracks, and grass slopes with some short sections on minor roads.
Grade: C, 7.5mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 900ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Collessie Village Hall CP (Leave donation) at 10:00Gridref: NO286133    map pin  
Leader: Sheena Fury  01592756497  sheena_fury@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 13/09/26 Scotlandwell Circular from Findatie
Follow Loch Leven pathway through Levenmouth Plantation to Grahamstone Farm. Then on to Kinneswood following the Michael Bruce Way to Scotlandwell returning via Loch Leven pathway. Mostly on good paths - incline at Kinneswood and short roadlink
Grade: C+, 8.5mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 600ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Findatie CP on B9097 Loch Leven South Road at 10:00Gridref: NT170992    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Ann Collings  07913704236  ann.collings@myphone.coop
Saturday 19/09/26 Dundee - Camperdown, 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 10:15Gridref: NO359329    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: Sam Foster  07720570353  samfos54@gmail.com
Sunday 27/09/26 Aberfeldy - The Birks and Falls of Moness Circular
Walk the Birks to Falls of Moness and then past Urlar Farm. Returning by tracks to Dunskiag and back to car park.
Grade: C+, 7mls, 4.5hrs, Ascent: 400ft  Meet at: 09:30 at Lomond Centre CP Children: No, Dogs: No.
Start walk from Birks of Aberfeldy CP ( Crieff Road) at 10:45Gridref: NN855486    map pin   Show OS Route Map
Leader: John Duncan  01337831888  john.duncan864@gmail.com
Friday 02/10/26 Group Weekend at Rothesay
Friday 2nd to Monday 5th October staying at Glenburn Hotel Rothesay on the Isle of Bute.
Full details HERE
Contact: John Duncan  01337831888  john.duncan864@gmail.com