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Abernethy Round Tower – Falkland Palace loop from Springfield

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Abernethy Round Tower – Falkland Palace loop from Springfield

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Abernethy Round Tower – Falkland Palace loop from Springfield

03:24

55.0km

490m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.5 km

Buttercup Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Part of the local garage, this is a welcoming wee cafe. Carry out only at the moment. Excellent bacon rolls and coffee - with outside seating area nearby.

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19.2 km

View of the River Tay

Highlight • Viewpoint

24.4 km

Abernethy Round Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Easy to find in the small town. The tower can be accessed for free by obtaining the keys from the nearby museum during its opening hours.

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37.3 km

Cash Wood

Forest

38.1 km

Pillars of Hercules Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Stables cafe. Cheap and cheerful.

Tip by

40.1 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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40.1 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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40.2 km

Campbell's Coffee Shop, Falkland

Highlight • Cafe

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

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40.7 km

Sustrans Millennium Milepost – Falkland

Highlight • Historical Site

Here's one for those interested in bagging the circa 175 cast-iron Sustrans 'Millennium Milepost' sculptures on the National Cycle Network in Scotland. (Type Mills)

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49.0 km

Gravelpit Wood

Forest

55.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

24.8 km

1.90 km

1.48 km

362 m

220 m

122 m

Surfaces

47.9 km

5.20 km

1.48 km

353 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

17°C

11°C

77 %

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Abernethy Round Tower – Falkland Palace loop from Springfield

Buttercup Cafe

View of the River Tay

Abernethy Round Tower

Pillars of Hercules Cafe

Falkland Palace

Bruce Fountain, Falkland

Campbell's Coffee Shop, Falkland

Sustrans Millennium Milepost – Falkland

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