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John Knox's Pulpit – The Pulpit loop from Glen Vale

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Auchtermuchty And Strathmiglo

John Knox's Pulpit – The Pulpit loop from Glen Vale

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John Knox's Pulpit – The Pulpit loop from Glen Vale

01:25

11.8km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Parking

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19 m

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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2.59 km

John Knox's Pulpit

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

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3.02 km

John Knox's Pulpit, Glen Vale

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.21 km

Singletrack Near Glen Vale

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Bit of a boggy section, after the reservoir to Glen Vale. But the rest, down to the road is just fun 😊

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3.22 km

The Pulpit

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It's a beautiful location

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5.44 km

Harperleas Reservoir

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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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5.91 km

Harperleas Reservoir

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11.8 km

Glen Vale Car Park

Highlight • Parking

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

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11.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

2.82 km

1.36 km

367 m

157 m

Surfaces

6.65 km

4.14 km

387 m

367 m

157 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

17°C

11°C

86 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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John Knox's Pulpit – The Pulpit loop from Glen Vale

John Knox's Pulpit

John Knox's Pulpit

John Knox's Pulpit, Glen Vale

Singletrack Near Glen Vale

The Pulpit

Harperleas Reservoir

Harperleas Reservoir

Glen Vale Car Park

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