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Blairadam Forest – Blairenbathie Colliery Ruins loop from Kelty

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Blairadam Forest – Blairenbathie Colliery Ruins loop from Kelty

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Blairadam Forest – Blairenbathie Colliery Ruins loop from Kelty

02:42

9.94km

140m

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: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.77 km

Waterfall and Stream at Blairadam Forest

Highlight • Waterfall

Lovely wee spot to stop and rest in Blairadam

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1.94 km

Iron-Rich Stream and Tunnel

Highlight • River

2.54 km

Blairadam Forest

Highlight • MTB Park

Firm favourite near Dunfermline. Great natural trails for all abilities. Easy and not so easy sections with plenty of rooty sections to test you!

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2.82 km

Blairenbathie Colliery Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

There were two shafts at Blairenbathie coal mine. These buildings were part of the mining works.

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4.90 km

Entrance to Gravel Tracks

Highlight • Trail

This road leads to many newly made gravel tracks, January 2025 was the ride date. You get some shelter from the wind from the tree lined sides of the track

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5.22 km

View of the Scottish Countryside with Highland Cows

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be aware that it is very exposed so have gear that is warm with you. Apart from the six warm days of the Scottish Summer it’s always a cold westerly wind

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5.69 km

Nivingstone Road

Highlight • Cycleway

7.75 km

Keltyhill Glen Trail Stream, Blairadam Forest

Highlight • Trail

Although there may be many cars in the car park, the wonderful thing about Blairadam Woods is that five minutes into your walk you feel like you are the only one there.

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9.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.47 km

744 m

705 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

3.18 km

744 m

687 m

131 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

5°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Blairadam Forest – Blairenbathie Colliery Ruins loop from Kelty

Waterfall and Stream at Blairadam Forest

Iron-Rich Stream and Tunnel

Blairadam Forest

Blairenbathie Colliery Ruins

Entrance to Gravel Tracks

View of the Scottish Countryside with Highland Cows

Nivingstone Road

Keltyhill Glen Trail Stream, Blairadam Forest

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