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Bessie Bar Steps – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Culross

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Bessie Bar Steps – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Culross

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Bessie Bar Steps – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Culross

02:06

8.29km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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243 m

Bessie Bar Steps

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Culross Palace is a former merchant’s home that was constructed between 1597 and 1611 by Sir George Bruce, the Laird of Carnock. Whilst it might not be a palace in …

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446 m

Culross Historic Alleys

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Walking between those buildings is like a time travel

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2.84 km

View of the Three Forth Bridges

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Brilliant views down the Forth to The three Forth bridges.

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3.85 km

Valleyfield Saltworks Ruins

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Ruins of a mansion of the owner of a salt mill

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7.48 km

Hagg's Steps

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City walk around Culross. Take this shortcut - crawl through route

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View of Culross

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View of Culross, the sea and for those interested, the herb garden of Geillis Duncan from Outlander aka Culross Palace 😊.

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7.52 km

Stone Bridge Over the Stream, Culross

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The Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
A practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all

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The route is along established paths with a short section along a minor road.
In season, there may be a good show of snowdrops here: goo.gl/maps/36E3YSGaDhBitiUC7

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8.29 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.89 km

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

1.90 km

351 m

219 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

19°C

10°C

87 %

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Bessie Bar Steps – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Culross

Bessie Bar Steps

View of Culross

Culross Historic Alleys

View of the Three Forth Bridges

Valleyfield Saltworks Ruins

Hagg's Steps

View of Culross

Stone Bridge Over the Stream, Culross

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