DUNFERMLINE & WEST FIFE RAMBLERS

ABOUT US

Dunfermline & West Fife Ramblers Group

OUR GROUP IS A MEMBER OF THE FORTH VALLEY, FIFE AND TAYSIDE AREA OF THE RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION. THE RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO FACILITATE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF EVERY ONE, THE ENJOYMENT AND DISCOVERY THAT WALKING OUTDOORS CAN BRING: AND TO PROMOTE RESPECT FOR THE LIFE OF THE COUNTRY SIDE.

WHY NOT JOIN US ON ONE OF OUR WALKS?

On the Walks Page the Active Nation logo identifies easier walks of up to five miles.

CLICK HERE FOR MAP OF MEETING POINT

Contact

For information about membership of the Ramblers Association contact the group secretary: - Paul D'Mello Tel. 01383 740495     email pauldmello@btinternet.com

Group Committee 2009-2010

Chairman                               Alan Paul

Treasurer                             Paul D'Mello

Secretary                             Paul D'Mello

Walks Programme Co-ordinator      Alan Paul

Committee Member                   Anne Laird

Committee Member                   Doreen Moodie

Committee Member                   Grant Robertson

Meeting Point

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline. KY12 0AA Walks Grading

E Easy Access Walks for everyone. Including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections: visitors are advised to check with the walk leader. D Leisurely walks for reasonably fit people. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots or comfortable footwear and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended. 2 to 5 miles.

C Easy, mainly on level ground and often paths and tracks. Suitable for beginners.



C+ Easy to moderate, for those with improving fitness, offering some modest challenges.



B Moderate, demanding higher standards of fitness and stamina than C+.



B+ Between moderate and strenuous, for the reasonably fit. Standard grading for summits taken at a slower pace in summer conditions.

A Strenuous. For the fit, involving some or all of the following factors: on high or rough ground; with steep ascents or descents; distances over 15 miles.

A+ Severe. Arduous walks for the experienced and very fit, involving some or all of the following factors: high exposed ground, steep ascents and descents; brisk pace; distance over 15 miles. Standard grading for hill walking in winter conditions.

Dogs
Unfortunately we are unable to allow dogs on any of our walks

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