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Alice's Fairy Garden – Former mine headframe loop from Dysart

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Alice's Fairy Garden – Former mine headframe loop from Dysart

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Alice's Fairy Garden – Former mine headframe loop from Dysart

02:09

8.06km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

75 m

Gallatown Roundabout Bus Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

Travel options and end of walk.....
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Traveline Scotland transport planner: travelinescotland.com/lts/#/travelInfo

Bus Stop Names & Bus Stop ID Codes for use in Transport Planner.
1)
Bus Stop Name: Gallatown …

Tip by

4.35 km

Alice's Fairy Garden

Highlight • Structure

5.46 km

Blair Point

Highlight • Beach

Great viewpoint on the Fife Coastal Path. Steep downward stairs to negotiate!

Tip by

5.99 km

Former mine headframe

Highlight • Monument

6.30 km

Frances Colliery Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Part of the past industrial heritage of the area.

Tip by

7.94 km

Elbow Room Pub and B&B

Highlight • Pub

The room are all ensuite. Very clean and helpful staff and manager allowed me to wash and spin dry my clothes. Food available until 7pm.
Locked up my bike in storeroom.

Tip by

8.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.60 km

2.22 km

1.36 km

936 m

841 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

1.43 km

1.20 km

1.08 km

992 m

142 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

18°C

13°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

October 2, 2022,Gallatown. Read COMMENTS information

Remember that over time, some parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required.

There is a 'Shooting in progress' notice along this route, posted at a gate off the A955 road. See Scottish Outdoor Access Code for guidance: -
Grouse shooting: outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/field-sports/grouse-shooting

Low ground shooting: outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/field-sports/low-ground-shooting

August 23, 2023,Gallatown. Read COMMENTS information

Over time, some parts of a route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required.
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The route starts from a car parking area off Rosslyn Street, at the end of Pool Lane, which is opposite Stephen’s Bakery.
what3words: w3w.co/refreshed.unrealistic.arose
Google Maps: goo.gl/maps/BQy2s395EvzhWQNA9
Nearest Postcode: KY1 3HL (not a precise location)
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April 9, 2023,Gallatown. Read COMMENTS information

Use information for this route, provided by Komoot and in the COMMENTS, to determine if this route is suitable for you to walk.

Remember that over time, some parts of the route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required.

Part of this route is along a field edge: outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/fields-crops/margins-fields-growing-crops

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Alice's Fairy Garden – Former mine headframe loop from Dysart

Gallatown Roundabout Bus Stop

Alice's Fairy Garden

Blair Point

Former mine headframe

Frances Colliery Memorial

Elbow Room Pub and B&B

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