Markinch Parish Church – Balbirnie House Hotel loop from Kinglassie

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Markinch Parish Church – Balbirnie House Hotel loop from Kinglassie

Moderate

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Markinch Parish Church – Balbirnie House Hotel loop from Kinglassie

02:19

34.7km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

6.00 km

Warout Wood

Forest

9.43 km

Caramel and Crumbs Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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9.67 km

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.

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10.1 km

Woodland Path

Highlight • Trail

Good area to ride through, easy enough and not much physical or mental effort needed. Sheltered from wind. People are walking dogs and out for recreation in these parts

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10.8 km

Balbirnie House Hotel

Highlight • Monument

Once a grand house, but now a four star hotel.

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13.2 km

Balbirnie Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Neolithic stone circle. This one has a hearth and some graves inside. The whole circle was relocated from nearby when the road was built.

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16.5 km

Pitcairn House

Ruins

20.7 km

Rhind Hill Totem Pole

Highlight • Monument

Didn’t expect to see this in the field

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28.9 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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30.6 km