West Lomond Summit – View from West Lomond loop from Craigmead

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Royal Burgh Of Falkland And Newton Of Falkland

West Lomond Summit – View from West Lomond loop from Craigmead

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West Lomond Summit – View from West Lomond loop from Craigmead

02:20

7.40km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.10 km for 369 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.40 km

Track Between West and East Lomond Hills

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Beautiful track that runs between the West and East Lomond Hills.

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1.40 km

West Lomond Hill

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Approaching West Lomond as you gain height the headwind gets stronger and stronger, the hill climb also starts to get steeper. The surface is compact partly rougher rock, but can …

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3.45 km

West Lomond Summit

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West Lomond at 522m is the highest point in Fife and the highest point in the Lomond Hills. It's the prominent western top on the skyline with amazing and genuinely …

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3.54 km

View from West Lomond

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Best to take the longer but more gradual path to the top rather than the steeper more direct route to avoid worsening the erosion.

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3.73 km

West Lomond Summit

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Top of West Lomond Hill. This is the highest point in the county of Fife and the highest peak in the Lomond Hills. Its cone shaped summit is the remains …

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7.19 km

East Lomond Summit and View towards Falkland

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Fantastic views across Fife from here. A couple of options of ascent to here, the shortest is a 20 minute walk up from the east car park.

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7.40 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.96 km

1.41 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

4.87 km

1.69 km

681 m

173 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 24 October

9°C

5°C

34 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 20, 2025,Wanderung zum West Lomond 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Schottland

The hike from Green Hill to West Lomond leads through the beautiful landscape of the Lomond Hills in Fife, Scotland. West Lomond is the highest point in Fife and offers breathtaking views of the region.

Best regards, F®️anjo

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November 7, 2021,West lomond with the kids

Fab walk from the Upper carpark with the kids. Lovely views all round
It's a fairly straight forward walk there and back again along a farmers road with a short sharp steep hike for the summit cairn.