Loch Fitty – Lochore Castle Ruins loop from Ballingry

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Loch Fitty – Lochore Castle Ruins loop from Ballingry

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Loch Fitty – Lochore Castle Ruins loop from Ballingry

02:07

29.7km

290m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.97 km for 177 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

971 m

White Wood

Forest

1.46 km

Mary Pit Wood

Forest

1.98 km

Pittencrieff Park Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great public park. Often has events on. Cafe with indoor and outdoor seating.

Tip by

3.48 km

By the Loch

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

not a challenging route, ideal with youngsters or novice riders.

Tip by

6.17 km

Path to Blairfordell

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Nice tree lined path, surface is slightly rough but would be fine on most bikes.

Tip by

8.07 km

Mac's Bridges in Blairadam Forest

Highlight • Forest

Nice wee bit of blairadam forest with a couple of small tunnels, 2 Bridges over the river originally constructed by Mark Williams.

Tip by

13.1 km

Loch Fitty

Highlight • Lake

All OK for walking, but for cycling the route to the north is through part-restored open cast coal mining and rough in parts.

Tip by

14.1 km

Closed Road Open to Walkers and Cyclists

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

27.6 km

Lochore Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A motte and bailey tower from 1300's. Originally on an island.

Tip by

29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

11.1 km

3.39 km

2.11 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.80 km

8.05 km

5.59 km

5.13 km

1.14 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

4°C

44 %

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Loch Fitty – Lochore Castle Ruins loop from Ballingry

Pittencrieff Park Café

By the Loch

Path to Blairfordell

Mac's Bridges in Blairadam Forest

Loch Fitty

Closed Road Open to Walkers and Cyclists

Lochore Castle Ruins

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