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John Knox's Pulpit – West Lomond Summit loop from Glen Vale

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Auchtermuchty And Strathmiglo

John Knox's Pulpit – West Lomond Summit loop from Glen Vale

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runners

John Knox's Pulpit – West Lomond Summit loop from Glen Vale

02:14

17.1km

390m

Running

Hard run. Very 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: April 19, 2026

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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 11.6 km for 4 m

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Start point

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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2.75 km

Glen Vale Waterfall

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

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5.27 km

Harperleas Reservoir

Lake

5.54 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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6.01 km

Harperleas Reservoir

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7.97 km

View of East Lomond at Sunrise

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8.34 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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8.57 km

Craigmead to West Lomond Path

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The track from Craigmead car park towards West Lomond is easy to follow and has a nice running surface, it's a great start to a loop of the Lomond Hills area or a welcome fast return to the car park.

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11.6 km

West Lomond Summit

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Really good views across all of Fife from this obvious summit. From the west a fairly high car park makes easy work of this Marilyn. A good track leads all …

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17.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.75 km

5.56 km

2.81 km

768 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.71 km

7.10 km

768 m

670 m

561 m

157 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 20 June

19°C

7°C

0 %

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John Knox's Pulpit – West Lomond Summit loop from Glen Vale

John Knox's Pulpit

Glen Vale Waterfall

Harperleas Reservoir

Harperleas Reservoir

View of East Lomond at Sunrise

East Lomond Summit and View towards Falkland

Craigmead to West Lomond Path

West Lomond Summit

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