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Dura Den Ruins and Waterfall – St Andrews Castle loop from Leuchars

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Dura Den Ruins and Waterfall – St Andrews Castle loop from Leuchars

Moderate

13

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Dura Den Ruins and Waterfall – St Andrews Castle loop from Leuchars

02:31

54.3km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

5.35 km

View of St Andrew's Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Across the road from The Tavern pub is a bench on a patch of green that overlooks the gorgeous St Andrew's Bay. On a clear day you can see for …

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2

8.30 km

Nydie Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

3

10.6 km

Dura Den Ruins and Waterfall

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A scenic wooded gorge which was in the national news a few years ago when there was a flash flood and several properties were extensively damaged. Traffic volumes are relatively …

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4

26.3 km

The Village Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Super friendly community cafe with a large selection of cake. Open Thursday - Sunday.

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5

39.8 km

St Andrews Castle

Highlight • Castle

The ruins of St Andrews Castle lie right on the coast, with magnificent sea views. In its near 500-year history, the castle has served as a palace, fortress and prison …

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6

40.7 km

Historic Building by Kinness Burn

Highlight • Historical Site

7

44.4 km

Bogward Doocot

Highlight • Structure

Built in the 16th century with 800 nest boxes.

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45.4 km

Boase Wood

Forest

B

54.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

11.4 km

5.42 km

2.40 km

721 m

Surfaces

51.7 km

1.99 km

655 m

< 100 m

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