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Glen Vale Car Park – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Glen Vale

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Glen Vale Car Park – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Glen Vale

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Glen Vale Car Park – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Glen Vale

01:11

4.36km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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24 m

Glen Vale Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Glen Vale Car Park: goo.gl/maps/LGSA8gswJ68DYAVV9

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285 m

John Knox's Pulpit

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Beautiful section of single track leading past a sandstone outcrop, allegedly where this protestant reformer addressed the local people.

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2.39 km

John Knox's Pulpit is a striking fork formation names after the famous Protestant reformer John Knox. It's said to resemble a natural pulpit where according to legend Knox delivered sermons during the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century.

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4.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.76 km

408 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

425 m

408 m

157 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

24°C

12°C

19 %

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Glen Vale Car Park – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Glen Vale

Glen Vale Car Park

John Knox's Pulpit

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