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The Pulpit – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Glenrothes

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The Pulpit – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Glenrothes

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The Pulpit – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Glenrothes

01:51

29.1km

320m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9 m for 7 m

After 12.3 km for 17 m

After 13.2 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.15 km

View of Glen Vale

Highlight • Viewpoint

The morning after.

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8.49 km

Harperleas Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Nestled in a fold in the hillside, a beautifully tranquil spot on a summer's afternoon. The reservoir is used by local fishermen and there is often a boat moored at the far end of the reservoir dam.

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10.7 km

The Pulpit

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's a beautiful location

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10.7 km

Singletrack Near Glen Vale

Highlight • Trail

Bit of a boggy section, after the reservoir to Glen Vale. But the rest, down to the road is just fun 😊

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12.0 km

John Knox's Pulpit is a striking fork formation names after the famous Protestant reformer John Knox. It's said to resemble a natural pulpit where according to legend Knox delivered sermons during the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century.

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29.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.98 km

6.56 km

5.85 km

3.72 km

2.15 km

1.90 km

Surfaces

18.6 km

6.15 km

2.32 km

1.84 km

162 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

54 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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The Pulpit – John Knox's Pulpit loop from Glenrothes

View of Glen Vale

Harperleas Reservoir

The Pulpit

Singletrack Near Glen Vale

John Knox's Pulpit

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