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Perth and Kinross

West Lomond Summit – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Kinnesswood

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Perth and Kinross

West Lomond Summit – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Kinnesswood

Hard

17

hikers

West Lomond Summit – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Kinnesswood

04:26

14.4km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 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 7.63 km for 4 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.51 km

Glen Vale Car Park

Highlight • Parking

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

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2

6.44 km

The Bunnet Stane and Cave

Highlight • Cave

3

7.50 km

View from West Lomond

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4

7.59 km

West Lomond Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

7.65 km

View of the lochs in the Lomond Hills

Highlight • Lake

6

10.0 km

John Knox's Pulpit, Glen Vale

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

10.3 km

View of Glen Vale and John Knox's Pulpit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good view of the valley and rock formations

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8

10.4 km

John Knox's Pulpit

Highlight • Natural Monument

John Knox's Pulpit: falklandestate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/geology-hotspot-john-knox-pulpit.pdf

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B

14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.26 km

5.87 km

1.25 km

831 m

135 m

Surfaces

5.63 km

4.09 km

1.99 km

1.12 km

768 m

750 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Friday 10 July

18°C

13°C

25 %

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