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Lindores Loch – Abernethy Round Tower loop from Markinch

Lindores Loch – Abernethy Round Tower loop from Markinch

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Lindores Loch – Abernethy Round Tower loop from Markinch

02:51

66.8km

470m

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 7, 2026

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After 11.0 km for 237 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.03 km

Celtic Cross in Freuchie

Highlight • Other

Lovely Fife village at the foot of the Lomond Hills.

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11.1 km

Edens Muir

Forest

14.8 km

Trafalgar Inn and Crossroads Collessie

Highlight • Monument

Site of a coaching inn that opened in 1803 and was renamed after the Battle of Trafalgar that occurred 1805, when it was allegedly staffed by injured veterans from that …

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18.6 km

A beautiful natural fishing loch set in the rolling Fife hills above the Tay Estuary. Attractive at all times of the year, especially in the summer when the many water lilies around the edge are in flower.

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22.6 km

Lindores Abbey Distillery

Highlight • Structure

In 2017, spirit started flowing once again from copper stills at Lindores Abbey Distillery, and the first single malt whisky was released in 2021.

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28.6 km

Abernethy Round Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Easy to find in the small town. The tower can be accessed for free by obtaining the keys from the nearby museum during its opening hours.

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57.3 km

View of the Ochil Hills from the Bank Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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61.1 km

Mighty Cycles Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great wee bike shop n of course coffee n cake. Recently moved to these larger premises.

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66.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

24.4 km

6.52 km

1.01 km

431 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.7 km

1.80 km

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 10 August

21°C

12°C

0 %

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Lindores Loch – Abernethy Round Tower loop from Markinch

Celtic Cross in Freuchie

Trafalgar Inn and Crossroads Collessie

Lindores Loch

Lindores Abbey Distillery

Abernethy Round Tower

View of the Ochil Hills from the Bank Road

Mighty Cycles Bike Shop

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