Section 1 of 6, Fife Pilgrim Way
Culross to Dunfermline
8.7 miles (14.1 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NS 986 859. Finish: NT 091 874. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 231 m of climbing and 143 m of descent; highest point 99 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Culross.
- Bus stops
- Low Causeway, 80 m from the start. Directions NS 987 859Culross The Palace, 140 m from the start. Directions NS 985 859Culross Primary School, 200 m from the start. Directions NS 988 859
- Car parks
- Culross West (free), 300 m from the start. Directions NS 983 858Culross East (free), 310 m from the start. Directions NS 989 859
Getting back
The section finishes at Dunfermline. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Dunfermline City, 680 m from the finish. Directions NT 096 870
- Bus stops
- Stance 1, 90 m from the finish. Directions NT 090 875Stance 3, 90 m from the finish. Directions NT 090 875Stance 2, 90 m from the finish. Directions NT 090 875
Planning the Fife Pilgrim Way
- Planning the whole trail: fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 68%; the rest (32%) isn't recorded.
About 59% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 43 m in a kilometre (1 in 23), starting 6.3 miles in.
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