Walk: Benarty Hill - surprise view from the Sleeping Giant

Fife | Ballingry | Short walk | ★★★★ [Loch Leven from Castle Craig] This is surely one of lowland Scotland's most underrated small hills. The trig point on lowly Benarty Hill sits at the northern edge of a broad area of high ground. The hill's profile when seen from the north side gives it the nickname Sleeping Giant , but this "giant" is a fairly amiable one when tackled from the south. A short, steep ascent through trees soon leads to a straightforward amble across the plateau with great views looking back. But nothing compares to the surprise view of Loch Leven , only revealed upon arrival at the summit. For the most straightforward route, return the same way. If you fancy a little more of a challenge - and something a little off the beaten track - rougher paths trace the edge of the escarpment to Mulla Crag further west, returning through farmland. [Benarty Hill from Castle Craig] 📌 Walk: Benarty Hill - surprise view from the Sleeping Giant ★★★★ Start /