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Leuchars to Tentsmuir Track – Earlshall Castle loop from Leuchars

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Leuchars to Tentsmuir Track – Earlshall Castle loop from Leuchars

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Leuchars to Tentsmuir Track – Earlshall Castle loop from Leuchars

04:09

16.3km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.29 km

Tentsmuir Forest – RAF Leuchars Jet Viewing Point

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A small block of conifers on Tents Muir, on the perimeter of Leuchars RAF Station. If you get lucky, you will see a plane taking off!

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2

6.63 km

Singletrack Through Grass Dunes

Highlight • MTB Park

Path from hell.
Full on mosquito and flies attack.
Hard to bike thru, we mostly carried our bikes due to sandy surface and vegetation.
Only for the brave

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3

8.29 km

Tentsmuir Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

4

8.64 km

Picnic Area at Tentsmuir Forest Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

5

8.76 km

Salt and Pine Food Truck at Tentsmuir Nature Reserve

Highlight • Cafe

Large parking area for those visiting Tentsmuir Nature Reserve

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10.7 km

Polish Camp (WWII)

Ruins

7

12.4 km

Grassy Trail Through Wooded Farmland

Highlight • Forest

beautiful track through wooded farmland

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8

13.7 km

Leuchars to Tentsmuir Track

Highlight • Trail

The wide and long boardwalks are a bit different from a biking perspective.

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9

14.9 km

Earlshall Castle

Highlight • Other

B

16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

4.92 km

2.62 km

2.44 km

145 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

3.90 km

2.51 km

2.02 km

1.95 km

926 m

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