- Hike: West Lomond Hill via the Bunnet Stane & the Devil's Burdens (7 miles)Glen Vale Car Park, Kinross
Let's walk up the highest hill in Fife!
This is a joint meetup with the other group I run - UnCoupled - but you don't have to be single to join this walk - this is just gathering like minded folks together for a big walk!!
The plan is to follow the "from the west" routes as written on the Fife Walking website - West Lomond Hills . We'll walk up Glen Vale (a gentler route up) and back down by the Bunnet Stane (steeper). I am not a fast up-hill walker and will be taking plenty of breaks "for the view", but if you want to split into 2 groups (faster/slower), then we'll meet up near the top and walk down together.
The route is 7 miles in total and the 500m ascent is a mixture of path, grass and rougher/muddier terrain so please wear suitable footwear, and bring layers for the higher climb (as it'll get colder towards the top). It's supposed to take 3-4 hours but I'm factoring in breaks :)
I would recommend bringing plenty of water (though you can refill from a freshwater source) and a sugary snack to keep your energy levels up.
This walk is not accessible via public transport so I'm happy to take my car and give lifts from Granton or nearby there (leaving about 12 noon). If driving yourself, please let us know if you're also willing to take passengers. The carpark at Glen Vale is described as limited parking (but free) so the fewer cars the better I think! Let's carpool!! Please note, a contribution towards petrol of £5 each to the driver would be much appreciated I believe.
Ps. Please note, there are no bathrooms on this route. Take supplies!