Harran Hill (3.3 miles)
Start from the visitors centre in Lochore Meadows Country Park. Walk towards the towering concrete winding gear of the Mary Pit which has been preserved as a reminder of the area's industrial past. The path leads to a single-track tarred road. Turn left in the direction of the equestrian centre. After passing a small car park with an information board, the signed entrance to the Harran Hill Walk is reached. Another map and story board can be studied here. Harran Hill was planted with beech in 1936 and was formerly ancient woodland.
Duck behind the map and take the narrow path leading uphill. Height is steadily gained and the woods are covered in bluebells during spring. One of the best wide flower displays in Fife. A viewpoint (with bench) is encountered at the top of the slope. You can look westward across the rolling landscape. Follow the path as it descends but branch quickly right, rather than go all the way down to the road. The high route loops around and then begins a sharp descent back to the map board. Venturing slightly off-piste before the steep downhill section allows you to look across Loch Ore with the town of Lochgelly sitting behind. Once back at the stables road, either return the way you came or press a little further and walk around the loch (taking the straight path signed Running Trail). The circuit option adds just a mile to the total distance.
