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

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

03:05

65.0km

570m

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: May 23, 2026

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After 56.3 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.9 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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14.8 km

Nydie Hill Climb

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17.2 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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22.0 km

The Village Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

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

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54.6 km

Historic Building by Kinness Burn

Highlight • Historical Site

55.6 km

View of St Andrews Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent views of St Andrews Castle and out over cliffs onto the North Sea.

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55.8 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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56.8 km

West Port City Gate, St Andrews

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the last city gates still extant in Scotland, West Port was built in 1589 and rebuilt in 1843. There are two 'ports', or city gates still standing in …

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65.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

14.6 km

12.4 km

1.16 km

348 m

142 m

Surfaces

51.1 km

13.4 km

377 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Thursday 23 July

21°C

12°C

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

View of St Andrew's Bay

Nydie Hill Climb

Dura Den Ruins and Waterfall

The Village Cafe

Historic Building by Kinness Burn

View of St Andrews Castle

St Andrews Castle

West Port City Gate, St Andrews

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