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North Glenrothes

Balbirnie Stone Circle – Markinch Parish Church loop from Glenrothes

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Fife
North Glenrothes

Balbirnie Stone Circle – Markinch Parish Church loop from Glenrothes

Easy

4

riders

Balbirnie Stone Circle – Markinch Parish Church loop from Glenrothes

00:59

22.7km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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After 976 m for 73 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.01 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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2

3.42 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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3

3.86 km

Caramel and Crumbs Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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4

8.92 km

Balgonie Castle

Highlight • Castle

5

15.5 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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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

3.47 km

2.16 km

1.08 km

341 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

2.04 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 10 September

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