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Fast Section Through Woodland – MacDuff's Castle loop from Glenrothes

Fast Section Through Woodland – MacDuff's Castle loop from Glenrothes

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Fast Section Through Woodland – MacDuff's Castle loop from Glenrothes

02:26

38.0km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.7 km for 81 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.57 km

Mighty Cycles Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great wee bike shop n of course coffee n cake. Recently moved to these larger premises.

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4.18 km

Fast Section Through Woodland

Highlight • Trail

An enjoyable section of a wide single track through woodland. Up and down with slight turns, it is very easy to build speed up and race through. Be careful as …

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11.0 km

Stenton Pond

Lake

16.1 km

Moss Wood

Forest

17.4 km

Abandoned Outdoor Toilet

Highlight • Other

Not in use!

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19.2 km

School of Needlework

Highlight • Structure

Tours available but check opening days first.

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20.9 km

Estate Gates to West Wemyss Trails

Highlight • Trail

Entrance to trails heading towards West Wemyss.

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22.8 km

MacDuff's Castle

Highlight • Castle

MacDuff's Castle was originally built in the 11th century. However, nothing survives from this period and the ruins you see today are from the 14th and 15th centuries. You can …

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32.1 km

Balgonie Castle

Highlight • Castle

35.1 km

Balbirnie Viaduct Bridge Plaque

Highlight • Monument

On NCN 766 between Glenrothes and Markinch.

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38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

8.22 km

6.34 km

5.52 km

5.12 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

14.6 km

14.2 km

3.87 km

3.66 km

1.64 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Fast Section Through Woodland – MacDuff's Castle loop from Glenrothes

Mighty Cycles Bike Shop

Fast Section Through Woodland

Abandoned Outdoor Toilet

School of Needlework

Estate Gates to West Wemyss Trails

MacDuff's Castle

Balgonie Castle

Balbirnie Viaduct Bridge Plaque

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