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Royal Burgh Of Falkland And Newton Of Falkland

West Lomond Summit – East Lomond Track loop from Falkland

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Royal Burgh Of Falkland And Newton Of Falkland

West Lomond Summit – East Lomond Track loop from Falkland

Hard

4.5

(14)

130

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West Lomond Summit – East Lomond Track loop from Falkland

03:49

12.8km

330m

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: August 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 6.19 km for 4 m

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Start point

Parking

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2.92 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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4.12 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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4.12 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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6.16 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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6.26 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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11.5 km

East Lomond Track

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Beautiful track running below the top of East Lomond Hill

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.38 km

2.63 km

613 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.32 km

2.53 km

539 m

303 m

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

24°C

11°C

8 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

January 15, 2023,The Lomonds. Read COMMENTS information

Remember that over time, some parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required.

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See pictures attached, taken along this route, including a screenshot of this route on Ordnance Survey mapping and a Google Earth satellite view of the route.

Check the local weather forecast before starting this route: mountain-forecast.com/peaks/West-Lomond/forecasts/522

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West Lomond Summit – East Lomond Track loop from Falkland

East Lomond Summit and View towards Falkland

Track Between West and East Lomond Hills

Picnic Spot With Hill View

View North from Bishop Hill

West Lomond Hill

West Lomond Summit

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