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Royal Burgh Of Ladybank And District

Bruce Fountain, Falkland – Falkland Palace loop from Ladybank

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Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

Royal Burgh Of Ladybank And District

Bruce Fountain, Falkland – Falkland Palace loop from Ladybank

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5.0

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Bruce Fountain, Falkland – Falkland Palace loop from Ladybank

02:44

41.0km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.03 km

Heatherhall Wood

Highlight • Rest Area

Heatherhall as its called locally, is popular with locals who work with FCS & Ladybank Forest Users Group to improve facilities & conserve wildlife (red squirrels & bats in particular). Bridle paths, great all abilities trails & easy parking.

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2.33 km

Heatherhall Wood

Forest

15.3 km

View of Pitmedden Forest

Highlight • Forest

27.1 km

Strathmiglo to Falkland Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

29.3 km

Pillars of Hercules Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Stables cafe. Cheap and cheerful.

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29.4 km

Sustrans Millennium Milepost — Pillars of Hercules

Highlight • Cycleway

Sustrans Millennium Milepost (type: Mills) metal sculpture. One of many placed throughout the UK National Cycle Network.

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31.4 km

Campbell's Coffee Shop, Falkland

Highlight • Cafe

Great food and coffee! Good lunch stop on the ride.

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31.4 km

Bruce Fountain, Falkland

Highlight • Monument

Bruce Fountain stands proudly in the centre of the small town of Falkland. Some might recognise it from its appearance in the TV series 'Outlander'.

There's a few little shops …

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31.5 km

Falkland Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Falkland Palace & Garden provides a unique opportunity to explore a royal ‘pleasure palace’ with a Victorian twist.

Inspired by the grand châteaux of France, in the 16th century James …

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41.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

7.82 km

7.06 km

3.13 km

1.75 km

703 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

13.1 km

5.15 km

2.28 km

1.66 km

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Bruce Fountain, Falkland – Falkland Palace loop from Ladybank

Heatherhall Wood

View of Pitmedden Forest

Strathmiglo to Falkland Cycle Path

Pillars of Hercules Cafe

Sustrans Millennium Milepost — Pillars of Hercules

Campbell's Coffee Shop, Falkland

Bruce Fountain, Falkland

Falkland Palace

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