Valleyfield Saltworks Ruins – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Cairneyhill

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Valleyfield Saltworks Ruins – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Cairneyhill

Moderate

riders

Valleyfield Saltworks Ruins – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Cairneyhill

02:18

31.7km

260m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.30 km for 14 m

After 11.0 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.60 km

Tayport Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Structure

have your torch or bicycle light with you to view it properly as its quite dark inside even during daylight hours.

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7.33 km

Preston Island Salt Pans Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Great place to stop and enjoy the views and read the history of the salt pans , there is also bird hides near here that may be of interest to bird watchers.

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7.34 km

Valleyfield Saltworks Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Ruins of a mansion of the owner of a salt mill

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8.36 km

View of the Three Forth Bridges

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant views down the Forth to The three Forth bridges.

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10.6 km

Culross Historic Alleys

Highlight • Structure

Walking between those buildings is like a time travel

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10.6 km

The Red Lion

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely little pub that has outdoor seating and serves food

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10.8 km

Culross Palace and the Historic Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Relive the domestic life of the 16th and 17th centuries amid the old buildings and cobbled streets of the fascinating Royal Burgh of Culross.
Explore the beautiful refurbished palace with …

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25.6 km

Valleyfield Woods

Forest

30.9 km

Off-Road Section of the A76 Cycleway

Highlight • Trail

The A76 cycleway is mainly what this trail is. Mainly tarmac road sections, but the odd off road section like this stretch, which has previously been an old road

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