Saturday 6^th March
Ballinluig to Dunkeld

Grade C+: 9 miles; 5 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.00 a.m. or Dunkeld North Car Park at 10.30 a.m.  Map Ref: 52/NO:025428. Description: Catch the 10.38 a.m. bus (No.23) to Ballinluig. The walk starts at Tulliemet Road end where the bus turns and follows a very minor road serving mostly farms, followed by forestry tracks back to Dunkeld. 200m gradual ascent.   Note: No dogs please.Leader: Tom Dunbar. Tel: 01592 874594.  Mobile: 07963 909473 

Thursday 11^th March

Roamers Walk - Braefoot Point Circular

Grade D: 4 miles; 2.5 hours. Meet/Time: Dalgety Bay Library at 10.00 a.m. Map Ref: 65/NT:156835. Description: A walk to the old ammunition pier on woodland tracks and the Coastal Path. Minimal ascent.  Note: No dogs please.Leader: Alice McEwan. Tel: 01383 822013. 

Saturday 20^th March

Aberdour to Otterstone Loch Circular

Grade C+: 9 miles; 5 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 10.00 a.m. or Aberdour Railway Station Car Park at 10.20 a.m. Map Ref: 66/NT:191854. Description:  A walk to the west of Aberdour on minor roads, tracks and rights of way. Pass Otterston Loch and return along “The Avenue” when the daffodils are in bloom. 60m ascent.  Note: No dogs please.Leader: Margaret Johnston. Tel: 01383 860725.

Thursday 8^th April

Roamers Group – D/Bay to Aberdour and return

Grade D: 4 miles; 2-3 hours. Meet/Time: DB Library at 10.00 a.m. Map Ref: 65/NT:156835. Description: This is the first of our monthly shorter pre lunch walks. The walk is on the Coastal Path via ‘The Avenue’ when the daffodils are in bloom. After a short refreshment opportunity, there is the option to return by bus or walk back. Minimal ascent.Leader: Ben Douglas. Tel: 01383  822715.    Note: No dogs please 

Saturday 10^th April

Powmill Milk Bar to Rumbling Bridge Circular

Grade C: 6 miles; 4 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.30 a.m. or Powmill Milk Bar CP at 10.15 a.m. Map Ref: 58/NT:021983. Description: A scenic walk on tracks and paths with a section along the banks of the River Devon. A little road walking. 50m ascent.Leader: Donald Wallace. Tel: 01383 822905.  Note: No dogs please 

Wednesday 14^th April

Holyrood Park/Arthur’s Seat/Duddingston Loch (250m ascent)

Grade B: 7 miles; 4 hours. Meet/Time: DB Rail Sta. at 9.15 a.m. for 9.32 am train or Waverley Rail Sta  at 10.15 a.m. Map Ref: 66/NT:258738. Description: from Holyrood Park ascend to Arthur’s Seat. Descend to Dunsapie Loch and return via Queen’s Drive & Salisbury Crags.  Leader: Sally Inglis. Tel: 01383 419697.    Note: No dogs please 

Thursday 15^th April

Quiz night (with prizes). 

Fund raiser to maintain web siteMeet/Time: Hillend Tavern at 7.30. Cost £3.00. Stovies served during the interval. Bring a raffle prize. Maximum number 28. Contact Ben (01383 822715) to reserve a place.   

Saturday 24^th April

Kettlehill to Clatto Circular

Grade C+: 8 miles; 4 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.30 a.m. or Kettlehill Village  at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 59/NO:324075. Description: A walk on tracks, paths and some road walking with attractive views. 100m ascent.Leader: Ben Douglas. Tel: 01383 822715.  Note: No dogs please 

Saturday 8^th May

Farragon Hill, west of Pitlochry  (650 m ascent)

Grade A: 5 miles; 4 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.00 a.m. or Lick, Loch Tummel, at 10.45 a.m. Map Ref: 52/NN:829589. Visitors are advised to inform the walk leader prior to going on this walk.    Description: A walk up the heathery open hillside to the summit of Farragon Hill. Excellent views over Perthshire.Leader: Tom Dunbar. Tel: 01592 874594.  Note: No dogs please. 

Thursday 13^th May

Roamers Group  - Limekilns and Elgin Lands Circular

Grade D: 4 miles; 2 hours. Meet/Time: Dalgety Bay Library at 10.00 a.m. or Limekilns Promenade CP at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 65/NT:075833. Description: A pleasant walk on tracks and paths incorporating  a section through the Broomhall Estate. Minimal ascent.Leader: David Thomson. Tel: 01383 860324.    Note: No dogs please.   

Friday 21^st -  Sunday 23^rd May

Weekend Away at Pitlochry

Description: Details regarding accommodation, transport, and walks will be notified to D/Bay members by post or e-mail. Contacts: Ken Wright Tel: 822358; David Thomson 860324.  Note: No dogs please 

Saturday 29^th May

Balmuto: The Binn & Stoneyhall Circular (300m ascent)

Grade B: 8.5 miles; 5 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 10.00 a.m. or Woodland Walk CP on B9157 two miles from Kirkcaldy at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 66/NT:242893. Description: A reasonably strenuous walk on paths, farm tracks and open land. Panoramic views over the Forth valley.  Leader: David Thomson. Tel: 01383 860324.  Note: No dogs please. 

Thursday 3^rd June

Winter Programme Planning Meeting at Hillend Tavern 7.30 for 8.00

Come along to discuss the programme for next winter. All members welcome to attend. It would be helpful if walks ideas could be submitted by hand or e-mail one week before the meeting.Contact: Ben Douglas (WPC). Tel: 01383 822715. e-mail bendoug@tiscali.co.uk 

Sunday 6^th June

Glen Devon Reservoirs Trail (A car shuttle will be required) – 400m ascent

Grade B+: 9 miles; 4-5 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.30 a.m. or Muckhart Inn CP, Pool of Muckhart at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 59/NN:999006. Description:.A linear walk taking in Castlehill, Glenquey, Glensherup and Lower Glendevon Reservoirs. On paths and open land through new native woodland. Leader: Malcolm Hateley. Tel: 01383 820041.  Mob: 07980 889961.  Note: No dogs please. 

Thursday 10^th June

Roamers Group: Townhill Loch, Dunfermline

Grade C: 4 miles; 2 hours. Meet/Time: Dalgety Bay Library at 10.OO a.m. or Townhill Loch CP at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 65/NT:103891. Description: A pleasant, easy walk on good paths around Townhill Loch on the north side of Dunfermline. Minimal ascent.Leader: Ken Wright. Tel: 01383 822358.   Note: No dogs please   

Wednesday 16^th June

Dalgety Bay Paths Evening Walk

Grade C: 5 miles; 2.5 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 7.00 p.m.  Description: A walk incorporating the Coastal Path. Minimal ascent.Leader: Ben Douglas. Tel: 01383 822715.  Note: No dogs please.                                      

Saturday 19^th June

Glen Tilt – from Old Blair returning via Kincraigie & Fenderbridge

Grade C+: 7 miles; 4 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.00 a.m. or Glen Tilt CP at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 43/NN:874663. Description: From Old Blair follow the track up the west side of the glen to 1 mile beyond Gilbert’s Bridge. The return is on a right of way on the glen’s east side via Kincraigie and Fenderbridge. 100m ascent. Leader: Alistair Robb. Tel: 01383 820632.   Note: No dogs please.

Saturday 26^th June

Callendar House Estate Circular

Grade C: 5 miles; 3 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.30 a.m. or Callendar House CP off the A803 at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 65/NS:893797. Description: An attractive walk on waymarked paths and tracks which could be muddy and incorporating part of the Antonnine Wall. 50m ascent.Leader: Donald Wallace. Tel: 01383 822905.   Note: No dogs please.   

Tuesday 29^th June

Flotterstone to Currie – Version 2 (return by 44 bus to city centre)

Grade C+: 7 miles; 4 hours. Meet/Time: DB Rail Sta at 9.10 a.m. or E’burgh Bus Sta at 10.25 a.m. to catch MacEwan’s 101 bus or F’stone Visitor Centre at 11.00 a.m. Map Ref: 66/NT:235631. Description: A walk on tracks and paths via Phantom’s Cleugh and Bonaly Country Park. 200m ascent.Leader: Rose Nutt & Heather Haines. Tel: 01383  822669.    Note: No dogs please.  

Saturday 3^rd July

Longniddry Bents to N. Berwick (return by service bus); Negligible ascent

Grade B: 13 miles; 6/7 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.00 a.m. or Longniddery Bents (Gosford) CP  at 10.00 a.m. Map Ref: 66/NT:440777. Description: A linear level coastal walk along part of John Muir Way through Aberlady & Gullane and along the beach to North Berwick.  Leader: David Thomson. Tel: 01383  860324.  Note: No dogs please.  

Thursday 8^th July

Dalgety Bay/Glenrothes:   Roamers & Strollers Groups: Beveridge Park Circular, Kirkcaldy

Grade D: 4 miles; 2 hours. Meet/Time: Dalgety Bay Library at 10.00 a.m./Car Park behind St Columba’s Church next to Glenrothes Town Centre at 10.00 am or Beveridge Park CP, Kirkcaldy, at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 59/NT:273907. Description: A circular walk on good paths. Minimal ascent. Leaders: Alice McEwan.  01383  822013; Sam Harris: 01592 750332.   Note: No dogs please.   

Sunday 11^th July

Peebles – Glen Tress and Dunslair Heights (250m ascent)

Grade B: 7 miles; 4 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.30 a.m. or Edinburgh Road CP. Peebles at 10.45 a.m. Map Ref: 73/NT:254405. Description: A walk in the Glen Tress Forest. 250m ascent.Leader: Anna Roxburgh. Tel: 01383 821852.  Note: No dogs please.  

Saturday 17^th July

Elie to Kilconquhar

Grade C+: 8 miles; 4.5 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.30 a.m. or Shepherd’s Knowe CP, Elie at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 59/NT:498997. Description: The route takes in a section of the Fife Coastal Path, tracks and a minor road. 60m ascent.Leader: Alice McEwan. Tel: 01383 822013.   Note: No dogs please 

Sunday 25^th July

Sgiath Chuil & Meall Glas, near Crianlarich (1150m ascent)

Grade A: 11 miles; 7 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 8.00 a.m. or on A85 at a short distance east of a private road which leads to Auchessan at 10.00 a.m. Map Ref: 51/NN:450276. Visitors are advised to inform the walk leader prior to going on this walk.  Description: Two Munros ascended over open ground. Fine views after each ascent. Leader: Brian Mitchell. Tel: 01383  410110. Mob: 07974 759672.   Note: No dogs please.  

Saturday 31^st July

Dalgety Bay Coastal Path (Fife Outdoor Access Festival/’Bums off Seats’)

Grade D: 3 miles; 1.5 hours. Meet/Time: Dalgety Bay Library at 2.00 p.m. Map Ref: 65/NT:156835. Description: A short walk along a section of the Fife Coastal Path. Minimal ascent.Leader: Ben Douglas. Tel:  01383 822715.   Note: No dogs please.   

Wednesday 4^th August

Kirkcaldy to East Wemyss (included in Fife Outdoor Access Festival)

Grade C+: 7 miles; 3.5 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 10.00 a.m. or Seafield CP, Kirkcaldy at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 66/NT:279898. Description: The route follows the Coastal Path. Return by bus. 35m ascent.Leader: Rose Nutt & Heather Haines. Tel 01383 822669.    Note: No dogs please 

Thursday 12^th August

Roamers Group – Lochore Meadows Country Park Circular

Grade D: 4 miles; 4 hours. Meet/Time: Dalgety Bay Library at 10.00 a.m. or Lochore Meadows Centre CP at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 58/NT:170962. Description: A circular walk on good paths around the Loch.  Ascent negligible. Note: No dogs please.Leader: Rose Nutt. Tel: 01383  822669.    Note: No dogs please.    

Saturday 14^th August

Pentland Hills – 6 Tops (700m ascent)

Grade B+: 6 miles; 4 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.00 a.m. or Flotterstone Visitor Centre at 9.45 a.m. Map Ref: 66/NT:235631. Description: Bus from Flotterstone (9.55 a.m.) to Nine Mile Burn and return via Cap Law, West Kip, East Kip, Scald Law, Carnethy Hill and Turnhouse Hill.   Leader: Malcolm Hateley. Tel: 01383 820041.  Mobile: 07980 889961.   Note: No dogs please.   

Saturday 21^st August

Ceres, Moor Rd & Hill of Tarvit

Grade C+: 8 miles; 4 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.30 a.m. or Fluthers CP, Cupar at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 59/NO:377147. Description: On good tracks with some road walking following the Moor Road from Cupar to Ceres, then continuing via Craigrothie to Hill of Tarvit. 200m ascent.Leader: Ken Wright. Tel: 01383 822358.   Note: No dogs please.  

Saturday 28^th August

The Lomonds (350m ascent)

Grade B+/B: 10 miles; 5/6 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.30 a.m. or East Lomond CP at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 59/NO:251057. Description: Circular walk taking in the summits of E & W Lomond Hills returning by the lime kilns. The B walkers can avoid the summits and go round both hills. 350m ascent Leader: Alistair Robb. Tel: 01383 820632.   Note: No dogs please. 

Sunday 5^th September

Carn a’ Gheoidh & Tops, near Spittal of Glenshee (800 m ascent)

Grade A: 8 miles; 6 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 8.00 a.m. or on old A93 2.5 mls N of Spittal of Glenshee at 10.15 a.m. Map Ref: 43/NO:127742. Visitors are advised to inform the walk leader prior to going on this walk.  Description: A walk taking in order Carn nan Sac, Carn a’ Gheoidh and Carn Bhinnein on paths and open ground.  An interesting walk visiting one of the least visited tops and with attractive views as the reward.  Leader: Brian Mitchell. Tel: 01383 410110. Mob: 07974 759672.   Note: No dogs please.  

Thursday 9^th September

Roamers Group – Letham Hill Wood (100m ascent)

Grade D: 4 miles; 2.5 hours. Meet/Time: Dalgety Bay Library at 10.00 a.m. Map Ref: 65/NT:156835. Description: A woodland walk on paths which can be muddy, with a little more ascent than the other walks in this series. Leader: David Thomson. Tel: 01383 860324.    Note: No dogs please.  

Saturday 18^th September

Lochore Meadows South

Grade C+: 6.5 miles; 3.5 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.30 a.m. or Lochore Meadows Centre Car Park at 10.15 a.m. Map Ref: 58/NT:170962. Description: A walk round the loch to the south and then over farm land and tracks back to the Centre. Quite a few stiles to cross. Negligible ascent. Leader: Ken Wright. Tel: 01383 822358.  Mobile: 07789 497796.   Note: No dogs please.   

Saturday 25^th September

Crichton & Borthwick Castles Circular

Grade C: 5 miles; 3 hours. Meet/Time: DBSCCP at 9.30 a.m. or Crichton Castle CP at 10.30 a.m. Map Ref: 66/NT:381617 (Tip for drivers:- leave Dalkeith on A68 to Pathhead - turn right on to B6367 then after approx 1.5 miles at Crichton turn right for CP)  Description:.A very pretty and sheltered walk  with historic interest. 80m ascent.Leader: Ben Douglas. Tel: 01383 822715.   Note: No dogs please      

General Note

Most walks listed here are intended primarily for Ramblers' Association members. Non-members are welcome to join us as guests on two or three walks, though if you walk with a group regularly you will be expected to join the Ramblers.

Please make sure that you are fit enough to undertake the walk you intend to join. If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short and easy walk first: it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted.

Most Ramblers' walks are off-road in rural areas. Please have suitable footwear and clothing for the walk you intend to join, and bring some food and drink, even if the walk includes a pub or café break. Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit. When in doubt, contact the organisers or the walk leader in advance.

For your own and others' safety please read and abide by any advice and guidelines issued by the organisers, and the instructions of the walk leader. Though walking is inherently one of the safest outdoor activities, no activity is completely without risk and it is your responsibility to behave sensibly and to minimise the potential for accidents to occur.