Balbirnie House Hotel – Markinch Parish Church loop from Glenrothes with Thornton
Balbirnie House Hotel – Markinch Parish Church loop from Glenrothes with Thornton
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Balbirnie House Hotel – Markinch Parish Church loop from Glenrothes with Thornton
02:01
42.3km
400m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 21, 2026
Tips
The surface along some of this route may not be suitable
Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.
After 8.32 km for 1.27 km
After 33.1 km for 73 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
7.97 km
Balbirnie House Hotel
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
10.2 km
Markinch Parish Church
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
14.5 km
Warout Wood
Forest
16.5 km
Rural Path Near Glenrothes
Highlight • Trail
The Highway Code – Pedestrians: gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-pedestrians-1-to-35
Car parking may be available on Detroit Road: goo.gl/maps/2moMjFKjDPmcWSjU8
Tip by
17.8 km
View of the Golf Course
Highlight • Viewpoint
19.3 km
Fife Pilgrim Way, Glenrothes
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
25.0 km
Mighty Cycles Bike Shop
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
34.3 km
South Wood
Forest
42.3 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
19.6 km
15.5 km
2.60 km
2.43 km
1.29 km
680 m
255 m
Surfaces
39.3 km
1.34 km
1.25 km
305 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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