Burntisland Beach – The Kissing Trees loop from Burntisland

Burntisland Beach – The Kissing Trees loop from Burntisland

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Burntisland Beach – The Kissing Trees loop from Burntisland

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16.5km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 80 m for 22 m

After 16.4 km for 22 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

115 m

Burntisland Beach

Highlight • Beach

Plenty of cafes and snack shops on high street.

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282 m

David Danskin Commemorative Plaque

Highlight • Monument

Burntisland Heritage Trust plaque to commemorate David Danskin, founder and first captain of Arsenal Football Club, who was born near this spot: burntisland.net/danskin.htm ("courtesy of burntisland.net")

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635 m

View of Burntisland and the Firth of Forth

Highlight • Viewpoint

Scottish Access Outdoor Code
A practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all
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When crossing the A921, from the steps up to the road, the traffic passes very close to the wall opening here: goo.gl/maps/yTGaHMKipZk536Ln6

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1.29 km

Erskine Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A mix of farm / gravel trails and quiet tarmac single track roads

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7.78 km

The Kissing Trees

Highlight • Natural Monument

8.15 km

Jawbanes Road View of the Firth of Forth

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Known locally as Jawbanes road you get amazing views across the Forth from this road.

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12.6 km

A909 Road Intersection

Highlight • Structure

Stop, listen and look before crossing

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16.1 km

Mary Somerville Commemorative Plaque

Highlight • Monument

A well known mathematician and astronomer ("courtesy of burntisland.net"): burntisland.net/somerville-family-history.htm
Mary Somerville currently features on the Royal Bank of scotland £10 note

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16.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types