Ochil Hills - Fife Out and About Walking Group

Ochil Hills

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Ochil Hills, Dollar, UK

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Places can be booked at

https://fifeoutandabout.weebly.com/rsvp.html

or via Heylo.

A circular walk in the Eastern Ochils including the 345m Tumpbeag of Warroch Hill and 355m Sub-tump of Ledlanet Hill.

We could also optionally include the 259m Tump of Drumgarland Hill (though that may require climbing a locked deer gate) and the 298m summit of the unclassified Arlick Hill.

The Eastern Ochils are much less frequented than the busy hills further west and a large area is given over to forestry. Our route is planned to make use of trodden footpaths where possible rather than using the forest roads. Although our starting point is a popular dog walking area, once away from this area it is quite possible that we may not meet any other walkers.

If it is not a good day we could do a shorter walk that includes Warroch Hill and Ledlanet Hill but includes an "out and back" section rather than a circuit. This option is about 8 miles with just 340m of ascent. We can decide either on the day or the night before.

As is usual when we are in this area we will no doubt be visiting Mona's of Muckhart for post-walk cake.

Distance: approx 9.5 miles Ascent: approx 400m Terrain: Mostly on Forest / estate tracks and unsurfaced paths. Fire break walking (unlikely to be a path) required to reach Warroch Hill summit, though you could miss the summit and stay on the track if you want. Grade: Bronze / Silver - see grading information at

https://fifeoutandabout.weebly.com/walk-grades.html

for explanation

Estimated walking time: 5 hours approx (for circular walk without Drumgarland Hill or Arlick Hill).

What to bring: WATERPROOFS (ideally breathable) WALKING BOOTS (unlikely that trainers or walking shoes will be suitable) SOCKS (should have loop stitch padding. Using liner socks may help reduce blisters) CLOTHING SYSTEM (breathable and wicking. Cotton is not suitable for hillwalking) EXTRA INSULATION LAYER (to be carried in addition to what you are wearing) HATS AND GLOVES FOOD/DRINK (for lunch plus extra for emergency) EMERGENCY SURVIVAL (BIVVY) BAG (absolutely essential please do not attend a walk without one. A foil blanket is not a substitute) SMALL FIRST AID KIT TORCH (preferably head torch) MAP AND COMPASS (Essential even if using a GPS as your main navigation tool) WHISTLE AND MOBILE PHONE (fully charged) RUCKSACK (30 - 35 litres for summer hillwalking. Smaller (i.e. 20 - 25 litres is ok for low level walks) GAITERS (optional) WALKING POLES (optional) SUNHAT / SUNSCREEN / SUNGLASSES (sunny days) INSECT REPELLENT (summer months only)

Proposed route: Please see

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/32884884/warroch-and-ledlanet-cct?lat=56.22645&lon=-3.49927&zoom=12.6714&style=TopoAuto&type=2d

for full route (without the optional ascent of Drumgarland Hill) and

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/32885685/warroch-and-ledlanet?lat=56.24069&lon=-3.52522&zoom=13.7088&style=TopoAuto&type=2d

for the shorter, non-circular, version.

Meeting details: Ready to start walking for 10am from small parking area at grid ref NO 07022 07830 on the Milnathort to Path of Condie Road (near Stronachie). Please note this is a small parking area which can be busy on a Sunday morning so probably best to car share if there are going to be many of us going. nb: accuracy of the Google Map is not guaranteed please read the information provided above)

You are reminded that this is not a led walk (there is no designated leader to do the route finding, navigation etc). We walk as equals and you are responsible for your own safety and welfare. Please ensure you have read our participation agreement at

https://fifeoutandabout.weebly.com/participation-agreement.html

before joining the walk.

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