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Thornton

Balbirnie House Hotel – Markinch Parish Church loop from Glenrothes with Thornton

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Fife
Thornton

Balbirnie House Hotel – Markinch Parish Church loop from Glenrothes with Thornton

Moderate

12

riders

Balbirnie House Hotel – Markinch Parish Church loop from Glenrothes with Thornton

02:02

42.6km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 8.32 km for 1.27 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.97 km

Balbirnie House Hotel

Highlight • Monument

Once a grand house, but now a four star hotel.

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2

10.2 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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14.5 km

Warout Wood

Forest

4

16.5 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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5

17.8 km

View of the Golf Course

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

19.3 km

Fife Pilgrim Way, Glenrothes

Highlight • Trail

Fifes newest long distance path. Doable on a mountain bike. Popular with walkers and runners.

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7

25.0 km

Mighty Cycles Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great wee bike shop n of course coffee n cake. Recently moved to these larger premises.

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34.7 km

South Wood

Forest

B

42.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

15.2 km

3.05 km

2.43 km

1.34 km

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

1.33 km

1.27 km

193 m

101 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

19°C

11°C

17 %

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