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Royal Burgh Of Falkland And Newton Of Falkland

Glen Vale Waterfall – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Craigmead

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Royal Burgh Of Falkland And Newton Of Falkland

Glen Vale Waterfall – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Craigmead

Moderate

3.5

(2)

26

hikers

Glen Vale Waterfall – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Craigmead

04:28

15.4km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.51 km

Harperleas Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Nestled in a fold in the hillside, a beautifully tranquil spot on a summer's afternoon. The reservoir is used by local fishermen and there is often a boat moored at the far end of the reservoir dam.

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2.78 km

Harperleas Reservoir

Lake

3

5.30 km

Glen Vale Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Not much shade on the way along the path but worth it 💚

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4

6.08 km

John Knox's Pulpit

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

John Knox's Pulpit is a striking fork formation names after the famous Protestant reformer John Knox. It's said to resemble a natural pulpit where according to legend Knox delivered sermons during the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century.

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5

8.05 km

Glen Vale Car Park

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Glen Vale Car Park: goo.gl/maps/LGSA8gswJ68DYAVV9

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6

11.0 km

The Bunnet Stane and Cave

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7

13.5 km

View North from Bishop Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

15.2 km

East Lomond Summit and View towards Falkland

Highlight • Summit

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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15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.76 km

5.85 km

2.06 km

620 m

145 m

Surfaces

6.65 km

5.19 km

2.06 km

1.11 km

294 m

145 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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