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Bessie Bar Steps – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Kincardine

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Bessie Bar Steps – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Kincardine

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Bessie Bar Steps – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Kincardine

03:46

14.7km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

6.92 km

Bessies

Highlight • Cafe

2

6.93 km

Bessie Bar Steps

Highlight • Trail

Culross Palace is a former merchant’s home that was constructed between 1597 and 1611 by Sir George Bruce, the Laird of Carnock. Whilst it might not be a palace in …

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3

6.95 km

Culross Palace and the Historic Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Relive the domestic life of the 16th and 17th centuries amid the old buildings and cobbled streets of the fascinating Royal Burgh of Culross.
Explore the beautiful refurbished palace with …

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4

7.09 km

Tea Leaf Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

A literal tea garden 😇. Beautiful place to enjoy a well-deserved cup of tea.

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5

7.11 km

View of Culross, Palace, and the Firth of Forth

Highlight • Historical Site

You can glimpse a little bit of the palace ground if you don’t want to pay admission fee to get inside. Much better from the inside though

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6

7.16 km

Stone Staircase

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7

7.42 km

Culross Mercat Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

8

7.59 km

Culross Historic Alleys

Highlight • Structure

Walking between those buildings is like a time travel

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14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

2.07 km

817 m

154 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

3.08 km

652 m

161 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 3 September

18°C

12°C

87 %

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