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United Kingdom
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Glenwood Glenrothes

Balbirnie Stone Circle – Markinch Parish Church loop from Glenrothes

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Fife
Glenwood Glenrothes

Balbirnie Stone Circle – Markinch Parish Church loop from Glenrothes

Easy

5.0

(1)

6

riders

Balbirnie Stone Circle – Markinch Parish Church loop from Glenrothes

01:02

16.8km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4.93 km for 42 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.64 km

Mighty Cycles Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great wee bike shop n of course coffee n cake. Recently moved to these larger premises.

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2

7.70 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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3

9.35 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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4

9.79 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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5

10.2 km

Caramel and Crumbs Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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6

11.9 km

Balbirnie Viaduct Bridge Plaque

Highlight • Monument

On NCN 766 between Glenrothes and Markinch.

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7

16.3 km

Rural Path Near Glenrothes

Highlight • Trail

Be aware that there is a short section of road walking and a dual-carriagway to cross.
The Highway Code – Pedestrians: gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-pedestrians-1-to-35


Car parking may be available on Detroit Road: goo.gl/maps/2moMjFKjDPmcWSjU8

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B

16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.21 km

2.57 km

2.41 km

2.05 km

964 m

581 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

1.47 km

513 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 22 May

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