Markinch Parish Church – Balgonie Castle loop from Leven

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Markinch Parish Church – Balgonie Castle loop from Leven

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Markinch Parish Church – Balgonie Castle loop from Leven

02:12

35.4km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: September 10, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 77 m for 70 m

Customers only

After 35.2 km for 64 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.03 km

Damaged Unpaved Road

Highlight • Trail

Badly damaged tarmac

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4.38 km

Muddy Slope Exit

Highlight • Trail

Muddy rutted slope. Best for inexperienced/weaker riders to dismount and walk

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20.1 km

Caramel and Crumbs Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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20.3 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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22.5 km

Balbirnie Viaduct Bridge Plaque

Highlight • Monument

On NCN 766 between Glenrothes and Markinch.

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27.2 km

Balgonie Castle

Highlight • Castle

34.3 km

Shared Use Path

Highlight • Trail

Fairly steep with utterly appalling surface, tree roots etc. Ensure space between riders. Inexperienced/weaker riders may prefer to dismount.

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34.7 km

Metal Barrier on Pathway

Highlight • Rest Area

Dismount essential - but access for 2 at a time

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35.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

10.8 km

6.29 km

5.23 km

729 m

679 m

107 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

3.35 km

3.18 km

1.79 km

390 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

12°C

-1°C

38 %

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Markinch Parish Church – Balgonie Castle loop from Leven

Damaged Unpaved Road

Muddy Slope Exit

Caramel and Crumbs Café

Markinch Parish Church

Balbirnie Viaduct Bridge Plaque

Balgonie Castle

Shared Use Path

Metal Barrier on Pathway

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