Section 5 of 6, Fife Pilgrim Way
Markinch to Ceres
13.2 miles (21.2 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: NO 298 018. Finish: NO 400 114. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 353 m of climbing and 342 m of descent; highest point 228 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Markinch.
- Station
- Markinch, 410 m from the start. Directions NO 299 014
- Bus stops
- High Street, 70 m from the start. Directions NO 298 017War Memorial, 100 m from the start. Directions NO 297 018Markinch High Street, 150 m from the start. Directions NO 298 016
- Car parks
- Glass Street, 120 m from the start. Directions NO 296 018Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions NO 298 016Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions NO 299 016
Getting back
The section finishes at Ceres. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bow Butts, 60 m from the finish. Directions NO 399 114Main Street, 150 m from the finish. Directions NO 401 115
Planning the Fife Pilgrim Way
- Planning the whole trail: fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 27%, gravel and tracks 25%, earth, rock and mud 23%, paved or flagged 22%.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 15 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 83 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 5.5 miles in.
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