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Bishop's Hill Summit Cairn – Harperleas Reservoir loop from Markinch

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Bishop's Hill Summit Cairn – Harperleas Reservoir loop from Markinch

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Bishop's Hill Summit Cairn – Harperleas Reservoir loop from Markinch

02:36

35.3km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 132 m for 11 m

After 27.7 km for 8 m

After 35.2 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

635 m

Caramel and Crumbs Café

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly cafe, good coffee, fresh food and amazing cakes! Great place to refuel.

Tip by

878 m

Markinch Parish Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Hard to miss on the top of a hill in the centre of town, it's said there has been religious worship taking place on this site since the 6th Century.

Tip by

4.46 km

Stone Hippopotamus Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

13.1 km

Lomond Hills Regional Park

Nature Reserve

17.2 km

Bishop's Hill Summit Cairn

Highlight • Natural Monument

great views all around, especially southwards. The gliders swoop in really close.

Tip by

21.3 km

Harperleas Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Nestled in a fold in the hillside, a beautifully tranquil spot on a summer's afternoon. The reservoir is used by local fishermen and there is often a boat moored at the far end of the reservoir dam.

Tip by

32.1 km

Warout Wood

Forest

33.9 km

Balbirnie Viaduct Bridge Plaque

Highlight • Monument

On NCN 766 between Glenrothes and Markinch.

Tip by

35.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.99 km

9.11 km

6.62 km

4.67 km

3.50 km

1.28 km

141 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

7.23 km

6.10 km

1.45 km

232 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

18°C

13°C

92 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Bishop's Hill Summit Cairn – Harperleas Reservoir loop from Markinch

Caramel and Crumbs Café

Markinch Parish Church

Stone Hippopotamus Sculpture

Bishop's Hill Summit Cairn

Harperleas Reservoir

Balbirnie Viaduct Bridge Plaque

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