ファイフのおすすめ登山＆山歩きルート

a restored and relocated holy well with fascinating history

Dramatic location with an amazing trail. Like riding on a beach 250m above sea level.

Still tricky to get bikes across the reservoir as the larger gate at one end is padlocked & the smaller gate is too small to push an adult bike through up on its rear wheel. The fence alongside had been “lowered” & we lifted our bikes over between us (heavy e-bikes with panniers). Care was needed in doing so as it’s a narrow grassy verge with water below. Wouldn’t have managed this had I been cycling solo.

Can be boggy in places - wear appropriate footwear or plan the walk after periods of dry weather. <Caveat> The falls are, of course, most active after wet weather.

Glen Vale is a stunning Scottish Glen which is easily accessed from either the west at the Glen Vale car park or a bit longer of a walk in at the Holl Reservoir car park. Of course you can make it part of a longer circuit taking in as many of the Lomond hills as you'd like. Highlights include: John Knox's Pulpit, Glen Vale Falls and the 3 Parrish Stone (although the latter is, admittedly - a stone).

Commanding views all around on a clear day, easily see the iconic Forth Rail Bridge and Queensferry Crossing and East and West Lomond Hills. If you visit on a day with spirited winds you're also likely to catch a glimpse of a glider or two which is a real treat especially when the local birds join in.

You are afforded some wonderful views of Castlehill Reservoir from this point just off the main road. This is a great starting point to explore many of the delights this area has to offer, including Seamab and Commonedge Hill.

Constructed in 1880, Harperleas Reservoir is the highest in a series of reservoirs built to supply drinking water to the towns of Kirkcaldy and Dysart. There are several lovely walks here, including the Four Reservoirs Circuit, which takes in the eastern shore of Harperleas.