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United Kingdom
Scotland
Fife
Pitteuchar Finglassie And Stenton Glenrothes

Markinch Parish Church – MacDuff's Castle loop from Glenrothes

Moderate

4.0

(2)

7

riders

Markinch Parish Church – MacDuff's Castle loop from Glenrothes

03:06

44.1km

320m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.6 km for 76 m

After 27.8 km for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

990 m

Warout Wood

Forest

2

4.15 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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3

7.81 km

Poppy Field Near Markinch

Highlight • Natural

The Fife Pilgrim Way is a brilliant ride. Best in the Summer or after a dry spell

Tip by

4

9.04 km

I love this part of the Fife Pilgrim Way...but it's a Summer / very dry spell only ride...Other than that it's axle deep sticky mud

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5

22.1 km

Shoulder X-Ray

Highlight • Other

6

27.7 km

MacDuff's Castle

Highlight • Castle

MacDuff's Castle was originally built in the 11th century. However, nothing survives from this period and the ruins you see today are from the 14th and 15th centuries. You can …

Tip by

7

30.4 km

Entrance to trails heading towards West Wemyss.

Tip by

8

32.0 km

School of Needlework

Highlight • Structure

Tours available but check opening days first.

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9

33.9 km

Abandoned Outdoor Toilet

Highlight • Other

Not in use!

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35.2 km

Moss Wood

Forest

38.3 km

Powder magazine

Ruins

B

44.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

11.8 km

7.58 km

5.44 km

2.23 km

703 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

8.98 km

8.62 km

5.52 km

2.75 km

1.77 km

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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