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Royal Burgh Of Falkland And Newton Of Falkland

Falkland Palace – Bruce Fountain, Falkland loop from Falkland

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

Royal Burgh Of Falkland And Newton Of Falkland

Falkland Palace – Bruce Fountain, Falkland loop from Falkland

Moderate

4.3

(3)

riders

Falkland Palace – Bruce Fountain, Falkland loop from Falkland

01:51

31.6km

170m

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: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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86 m

Sustrans Millennium Milepost — Pillars of Hercules

Highlight • Cycleway

Sustrans Millennium Milepost (type: Mills) metal sculpture. One of many placed throughout the UK National Cycle Network.

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99 m

Pillars of Hercules Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Stables cafe. Cheap and cheerful.

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4.75 km

The Old Barn Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Pleasant stop very welcoming staff huge selection of cakes. Well worth dropping in.

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5.09 km

Cycle Tavern, Auchtermuchty

Highlight • Pub

In the centre of Auchtermuchty this Tavern has a useful map outside of local cycle routes.

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6.89 km

Auchtermuchty Common

Nature Reserve

26.4 km

Sustrans Millennium Milepost (McColl Type) – Dunshalt

Highlight • Structure

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

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29.4 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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29.5 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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29.5 km

Campbell's Coffee Shop, Falkland

Highlight • Cafe

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

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31.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

4.15 km

1.36 km

1.09 km

200 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

4.06 km

470 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

19°C

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Falkland Palace – Bruce Fountain, Falkland loop from Falkland

Sustrans Millennium Milepost — Pillars of Hercules

Pillars of Hercules Cafe

The Old Barn Cafe

Cycle Tavern, Auchtermuchty

Sustrans Millennium Milepost (McColl Type) – Dunshalt

Falkland Palace

Bruce Fountain, Falkland

Campbell's Coffee Shop, Falkland

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