Fife Pilgrim Way bike ride – Lochore to Markinch

This section of the Fife Pilgrim Way offers the chance to view and explore the historic, natural and industrial landscape. Features of interest along the way include St Finglassin’s holy well, Markinch’s Stob Cross and the villages’ churches. It then follows the River Leven and descends through an atmospheric avenue and passes impressive gallops into the outskirts of Leslie.

The fast-flowing River Leven turned Leslie into a mill town in the 1800s. Flax, cotton, linen and other textiles were manufactured and from the 1830s steam power supplemented and then replaced waterpower.

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 Lochgelly Rail Station and finish point Markinch Rail 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