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Methil Wind Turbine – Leven Beach loop from Windygates

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Fife
Windygates

Methil Wind Turbine – Leven Beach loop from Windygates

Moderate

5

runners

Methil Wind Turbine – Leven Beach loop from Windygates

01:28

14.2km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.34 km for 52 m

Open: • 6:00 AM-9:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.64 km

Methil Wind Turbine

Highlight • Monument

On the Fife coastal path. Part of Methils industrial heritage immortalised in song by Fife twins the Proclaimers.

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2

7.85 km

Bent Metal Gate Barrier

Highlight • Structure

Narrow barrier. Dismount unnecessary, but caution required

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3

8.36 km

Old Metal Railway Bridge, Leven

Highlight • Historical Site

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
A practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all


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The first two miles follows the River Leven, before joining paved paths for 2.5mls.
Tree lined paths …

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4

8.52 km

Waterfront Pedestrian Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

No audible cue

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5

8.67 km

Leven Beach

Highlight • Beach

B

14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.48 km

4.99 km

1.98 km

439 m

372 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.36 km

5.72 km

188 m

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Weather

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Sunday 18 October

11°C

-1°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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