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St Ninian's Loch – St Ninian's Monolith loop from Kelty

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St Ninian's Loch – St Ninian's Monolith loop from Kelty

Moderate

4.5

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St Ninian's Loch – St Ninian's Monolith loop from Kelty

02:24

8.92km

110m

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: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

St Ninian's Loch

Highlight • Natural

Old industrial area slowly being reclaimed by nature after a failed attempt by man to recover this large now-defunct open cast mine.

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3.78 km

St Ninian's Fife Earth Project Art Installation

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic art installation using abandoned mining equipment.

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3.78 km

St Ninian's Monolith

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy climb up with steep descents if you want to.

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3.81 km

Spiral Walk Summit and Quarry Machinery

Highlight • Monument

Machine parts from the quarry excavation.

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5.74 km

St Ninian's Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Great MTB trail however best suited for disabled cyclists with specialised MTB handcycles.

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6.89 km

St Ninian's Loch Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

1.62 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

3.02 km

1.00 km

208 m

196 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

4°C

86 %

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St Ninian's Loch – St Ninian's Monolith loop from Kelty

St Ninian's Loch

St Ninian's Fife Earth Project Art Installation

St Ninian's Monolith

Spiral Walk Summit and Quarry Machinery

St Ninian's Quarry

St Ninian's Loch Viewpoint

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