Fife Pilgrim Way bike ride – Markinch to Leven (via Windygates)

Follow the Back Burn out of the village of Markinch through to Windygates and then on to the coastal town of Leven. Markinch’s St Drostan’s Church was once a stopping point for medieval pilgrims as they made their way to St Andrew’s Cathedral.

This ride is part of a series of rides to cover most of the Fife Pilgrim Way and is ideal for people looking to explore Fife off-road.

In this series, we have broken down the long distance into shorter sections. There are public transport options at the start point at Markinch Rail Station and finish point Leven Rail Station with local bus options also available at the nearby Leven bus station.

Route Information

• Distance – long
• Hills – hilly. Includes several hills (which you can push your bike up if needed).
• Surfaces – a mixture of off-road trails
• Route – mainly off-road, on traffic-free paths, with some quiet roads.

Learn more about this section of the Fife Pilgrim Way.

Additional Information

Please note that this bike ride is weather-dependent.

Participants should be able to cycle for 4 hours on a mix of surfaces. This route is a mix off road trail mountain biking with some sections of road.

Please make sure your bike is suited to off-road use and you have any specific spares required before coming and wear appropriate clothes for the weather. Remember to also bring your own water and snacks. As this is an off-road focused ride a helmet is required.

Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. You must be over 14 to attend.

If you want to know more specific information about the route please contact us. You can call 01592 858458 or email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk

Booking Instructions

The event is free but booking is required. You can choose to purchase a ticket with a donation. Donations help us do more work in our community.

Our booking form includes a series of optional anonymous questions. These help us learn more about the people we reach through our events. Any information you choose to share about your background is managed separately to information that you give us to process your booking (for example, your name).

If you are having trouble booking you can call 01592 858458 or email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk for assistance.

Accessibility Information

This ride is unsuitable for adaptive cycles.

If you have any questions about whether this ride is suitable for you please email cycling@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk