Sleeping Giant, Benarty Hill from Lochore

Overview
Lovely Autumn walk in the Lomond Hills Regional park.

Walking from Loch Ore visitor centre up past Harran Hill to Benarty Hill, The Sleeping Giant, languishing between Loch Ore and Loch Leven with super view north and south. We then drop back down to walk around Loch Ore Meadows and loch before returning to the Visitors Centre for a cuppa.

Sunday 19 October 2025
Meeting time: 8:15 am
Start time: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time: 2:00 pm
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent: 256.9m / 843ft
Type: circular
Website: https://www.outdooractive.com/en/hiking-trails/loch-ore/hiking-in-loch-ore/189556497/

Starting point
Grid reference: NT 17061 96156
Nearest postcode: KY5 8BA
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Start time: 9:00 am
Lochore Meadows carpark

For carshare meet at Livingston North train station carpark, south side at 8.15

Contact Anne to book on 07597633713

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