Easter Balgedie to Freuchie via Lomond Hills

Date/Time

Date(s) - 10/05/2026
8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Walk Details

Pub Stop?: No
O/S Map Sheet No.: 58 & 59
Grid Ref. Start: 172 036
Grid Ref. Finish 281 067
Walk (Miles): 12
Walk Hours: 6
Bus Time to Walk:3 hrs
Bus Time from Walk: 3 hrs
Departure time from walk: 5:30 pm

Walk Notes

Today’s walk takes us into Fife to climb the Lomond Hills, West and East Lomond.

Main Walk:- We start the walk at Balgedie Farm located in the small hamlet of Easter Balgedie NGR172036 on the A911 Milnathort/Glenrothes road. Take the track heading Northwest passing the farm buildings on the left. The track soon turns Northwards and after approx. 0.8km meets the Wester Balgedie/Glenlomond  road. Continue on the road for a short distance to NGR169047 and turn right through a metal gate to follow a farm track up the hillside. The track soon turns left, Northwards, to reach Glen Vale. Follow the Glen Burn Eastwards to NGR193056 and take a path Northwards to climb West Lomond (522m). From the summit Trig point take the track Northeastwards then Eastwards passing Miller’s Loch on the right to reach a picnic site at NGR228063. Cross the minor road and continue Eastwards to climb East Lomond (424m) with good views of Falkland Palace to the North. From the top a path leads Eastwards down passing communication masts near Purin Hill. Continue on the road downhill to reach the A912 Glenrothes/Falkland road NGR272062. Turn left and follow the road (Busy road, take care of passing traffic) for approx 200m to take a footpath on the right which leads into the village of Freuchie. As you reach the first houses in the village cross the footbridge on the right which leads into the village where the bus will be parked near the hotel/village centre.

Distance approx. 10miles/16km. Ascent approx. 1800ft/550m.

Download file: Lomond-Hills.gpx

Lower level walk:- Those wishing to do the through walk but avoiding climbing the Lomond hills should follow the above route as far as Glen Vale but instead of climbing West Lomond continue up the glen to NGR202055 where the path turns North then East to pass to the North of Harperleas and Ballow reservoirs to reach a minor road near the picnic area. Continue Eastwards passing to the South side of East Lomond to reach the communication masts at Purin Hill. Follow the road downhill to Freuchie as per main walk notes.

Distance approx. 9.5miles/15.3km. Ascent approx.730ft/223m.

Download file: Lomond-Hills-low-level.gpx

Bus Departs for Aberdeen at 5.30pm.

 

 

The above notes are for guidance only and are intended as an aid to be used along with a map and compass and/or a GPS device with O/S maps. Please note you can only view the gpx maps by using an appropriate app e.g. OS, Outdooractive or similar.
In the event of an emergency arising, the person in charge of the walk today should be notified before the emergency services are contacted on 999.
Today’s member in charge is Fiona Wallace Mobile Number 07715239042

Cancellation /Waiting list: It is important to contact Gilbert (Mobile No. 07807240817) if you cannot attend and need to cancel your booking. The bus is often fully booked which means any cancelled seats can be reallocated to those persons on a waiting list. Anyone unsuccessful in booking a seat should contact Gilbert who will put them on a waiting list. 

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