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Thornton

Glen Devon (A823) – Cleish Hill Climb loop from Glenrothes with Thornton

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Fife
Thornton

Glen Devon (A823) – Cleish Hill Climb loop from Glenrothes with Thornton

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17

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Glen Devon (A823) – Cleish Hill Climb loop from Glenrothes with Thornton

05:32

125km

1,190m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

45.1 km

Glen Devon (A823)

Highlight • Gorge

Whilst it is an A-road, it's not too busy. Beautiful Glen, worth a visit. Gleneagles at northern end. Enjoyable climb at a steady 4% to 5% from the north.

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2

45.5 km

Glen Devon A823 Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Whilst an A-road it's not too busy. Enjoyable climbing at a nice steady 4% to 5% from the north.

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47.1 km

Glen Wood

Forest

4

53.9 km

Synergy Cycles

Highlight • Cycleway

Local friendly bike shop and excellent coffee

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5

60.8 km

Maggie Wall Witch Monument

Highlight • Monument

No-one knows whether the mysterious Maggie Wall really existed, but this monument, standing a mile or so outside the village, is a poignant reminder of the witches burned in Dunning during the 1600s.

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6

65.8 km

Remote Glen Road and Stream

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Despite being so close to the Central Belt of Scotland, this section of small, quiet country road has a remote feel to it and some wonderful scenery.

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7

74.0 km

ride during May for a flood of yellow gorse

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92.3 km

Lielowan Meadow

Nature Reserve

96.1 km

Blairadam Forest

Forest

10

96.9 km

Cleish Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Easy climb with a few steep sections.

Tip by

11

113 km

Long slog, but worth it for the views alone! Take your time & maintain a steady pace.

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B

125 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.3 km

37.6 km

2.60 km

670 m

319 m

194 m

Surfaces

122 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

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