Bruce Fountain, Falkland – Falkland Palace loop from Ladybank

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Royal Burgh Of Ladybank And District

Bruce Fountain, Falkland – Falkland Palace loop from Ladybank

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riders

Bruce Fountain, Falkland – Falkland Palace loop from Ladybank

03:11

43.5km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.03 km

Heatherhall Wood

Highlight • Rest Area

Heatherhall as its called locally, is popular with locals who work with FCS & Ladybank Forest Users Group to improve facilities & conserve wildlife (red squirrels & bats in particular). Bridle paths, great all abilities trails & easy parking.

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8.79 km

The Old Barn Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Pleasant stop very welcoming staff huge selection of cakes. Well worth dropping in.

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9.13 km

Cycle Tavern, Auchtermuchty

Highlight • Pub

In the centre of Auchtermuchty this Tavern has a useful map outside of local cycle routes.

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11.5 km

Pitmedden Forest

Forest

18.2 km

View of Pitmedden Forest

Highlight • Forest

32.5 km

Drumdreel Wood

Forest

35.8 km

Campbell's Coffee Shop, Falkland

Highlight • Cafe

Great food and coffee! Good lunch stop on the ride.

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35.8 km

Bruce Fountain, Falkland

Highlight • Monument

Bruce Fountain stands proudly in the centre of the small town of Falkland. Some might recognise it from its appearance in the TV series 'Outlander'.

There's a few little shops …

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35.9 km

Falkland Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Falkland Palace & Garden provides a unique opportunity to explore a royal ‘pleasure palace’ with a Victorian twist.

Inspired by the grand châteaux of France, in the 16th century James …

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