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Culross Historic Alleys – Bessie Bar Steps loop from Torryburn

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Torryburn And Newmills

Culross Historic Alleys – Bessie Bar Steps loop from Torryburn

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Culross Historic Alleys – Bessie Bar Steps loop from Torryburn

02:32

9.86km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.25 km

Hagg's Steps

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City walk around Culross. Take this shortcut - crawl through route

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4.25 km

View of Culross

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View of Culross, the sea and for those interested, the herb garden of Geillis Duncan from Outlander aka Culross Palace 😊.

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4.29 km

Stone Bridge Over the Stream, Culross

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The Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
A practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all

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The route is along established paths with a short section along a minor road.
In season, there may be a good show of snowdrops here: goo.gl/maps/36E3YSGaDhBitiUC7

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4.77 km

Culross Historic Alleys

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Walking between those buildings is like a time travel

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4.90 km

Culross Palace and the Historic Village

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Relive the domestic life of the 16th and 17th centuries amid the old buildings and cobbled streets of the fascinating Royal Burgh of Culross.
Explore the beautiful refurbished palace with …

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4.92 km

Bessie Bar Steps

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Culross Palace is a former merchant’s home that was constructed between 1597 and 1611 by Sir George Bruce, the Laird of Carnock. Whilst it might not be a palace in …

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4.93 km

Bessies

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5.12 km

View of Culross

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9.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.54 km

2.93 km

1.26 km

563 m

558 m

Surfaces

4.50 km

2.08 km

1.91 km

1.35 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 12 August

26°C

14°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Culross Historic Alleys – Bessie Bar Steps loop from Torryburn

Hagg's Steps

View of Culross

Stone Bridge Over the Stream, Culross

Culross Historic Alleys

Culross Palace and the Historic Village

Bessie Bar Steps

Bessies

View of Culross

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