Section 27 of 29, Columba Way
Balhelvie to Leuchars
7.4 miles (12 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: NO 310 209. Finish: NO 390 258. OS grid.
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Still being developed. Its line and length may change. The Scottish Pilgrim Routes Forum is still developing this route from Iona to St Andrews. No length or end points are published yet, and it isn't waymarked. Source: sprf.org.uk.
Up and down
About 180 m of climbing and 319 m of descent; highest point 158 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Balhelvie.
- Car park
- Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions NO 310 209
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: a bus stop, 2.5 km away (Directions); Cupar station, 9.4 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Leuchars. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Naughton Road, 440 m from the finish. Directions NO 395 259Bus stop, 630 m from the finish. Directions NO 396 262Beehive Works, 690 m from the finish. Directions NO 397 255
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 46%, paved or flagged 36%, gravel and tracks 16%.
About 36% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 30 m in a kilometre (1 in 33), starting 1 mile in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
OpenStreetMap records no pub or café within a quarter of a mile of the way: take food and drink with you.
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