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Cairneyhill Crossford Crombie
| Route Details | |
| Start Point | Cairneyhill Main Street |
| End Point | Cairneyhill |
| Total Distance | 8.99999988079 miles (14.5 km) |
Route Description
This route is 9 miles in total. There are some hilly stretches. Suitable for Adults and older children. This route is fun for all. The route begins in Cairneyhill and takes you through Crossford, now a commuter town for Dunfermline. You can make a detour to visit the model village and harbour of Charlestown. Part of the route takes you along the off road West Fife Cycle Way which follows the former Dunfermline to Alloa railway.
You can cycle this route in either direction, but we suggest you follow the guidelines below to travel in a clockwise direction.
1
1.8 miles (2.9 km) Head towards Dunfermline along Cairneyhill Main Street and then turn left at the Cycle Ways sign along Pitdinnie Road.
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1.8 miles (2.9 km) Head towards Dunfermline along Cairneyhill Main Street and then turn left at the Cycle Ways sign along Pitdinnie Road.
Properties
| On Road / Off Road | On and Off Road |
| Terrain | Some Hilly Stretches |
2
1.2 miles (1.9 km) Join the West Fife Cycle Way just before the old railway bridge and turn right. You can follow the guidelines for this route which are included in this leaflet.
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1.2 miles (1.9 km) Join the West Fife Cycle Way just before the old railway bridge and turn right. You can follow the guidelines for this route which are included in this leaflet.
Properties
| On Road / Off Road | On and Off Road |
| Terrain | Some Hilly Stretches |
3
1.4 miles (2.3 km) Turn right at the sign for Crossford to come off the West Fife Cycle Way and head back down to the coast.
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1.4 miles (2.3 km) Turn right at the sign for Crossford to come off the West Fife Cycle Way and head back down to the coast.
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| Terrain | Some Hilly Stretches |
| On Road / Off Road | On and Off Road |
4
1.3 miles (2.1 km) Take care crossing the A994 through Crossford.
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1.3 miles (2.1 km) Take care crossing the A994 through Crossford.
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| Terrain | Some Hilly Stretches |
| On Road / Off Road | On and Off Road |
5
3.3 miles (5.3 km) Turn off the route to visit Charlestown where the remains of the limekilns can be seen near the shore.
Follow the new cycle route alongside the A985 and the minor road signposted back to Cairneyhill.
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3.3 miles (5.3 km) Turn off the route to visit Charlestown where the remains of the limekilns can be seen near the shore.
Follow the new cycle route alongside the A985 and the minor road signposted back to Cairneyhill.
Properties
| On Road / Off Road | On and Off Road |
| Terrain | Some Hilly Stretches |
6
0.0 miles (0.0 km) Follow the new cycle route alongside the A985 and the minor road signposted back to Cairneyhill.
0.0 miles (0.0 km) Follow the new cycle route alongside the A985 and the minor road signposted back to Cairneyhill.