Section 4 of 6, Fife Pilgrim Way
Kinglassie to Markinch
8.1 miles (13.1 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NT 229 985. Finish: NO 298 018. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 240 m of climbing and 252 m of descent; highest point 156 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kinglassie.
- Bus stops
- Parliament Place, 30 m from the start. Directions NT 229 985Lochty Avenue, 40 m from the start. Directions NT 229 985Library, 80 m from the start. Directions NT 229 986
- Car parks
- Lochty Avenue, 30 m from the start. Directions NT 229 985Car park (free), 180 m from the start. Directions NT 227 984
Getting back
The section finishes at Markinch. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Markinch, 410 m from the finish. Directions NO 299 014
- Bus stops
- High Street, 70 m from the finish. Directions NO 298 017War Memorial, 100 m from the finish. Directions NO 297 018Markinch High Street, 150 m from the finish. Directions NO 298 016
Planning the Fife Pilgrim Way
- Planning the whole trail: fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 52%, gravel and tracks 29%, grass 10%, earth, rock and mud 9%.
About 25% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 6 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 67 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), from the start.
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