Cycling in Kirkcaldy
2 cycling routes from Kirkcaldy, Fife, United Kingdom, 20 to 76 km, 96 km mapped in all, with up to 343 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (6 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 34 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 2
- Lengths
- 20–76 km
- Biggest day
- 343 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike with sturdy tyres, or gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout — 7 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 8% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 34 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 2 routes.
Cycling guide to Kirkcaldy
Cyclists riding from Kirkcaldy can choose from routes such as the 76 km point-to-point Kirkcaldy to Stirling and the shorter 20 km National Cycle Route 766. These routes connect a variety of towns including Port Brae, Burntisland, and Alloa, providing both coastal and inland cycling experiences within Fife. The longer route passes through up to 10 railway stations, aiding connectivity.
The Kirkcaldy to Stirling route features mostly paved surfaces with some gravel and unpaved sections, and includes 25.9 km of cycle paths alongside 5.4 km on main roads without cycle lanes. National Cycle Route 766 is predominantly paved with 1.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes and includes 8.1 km of cycle paths. Both routes have moderate elevation gains and climbing, making them accessible for varied cycling abilities.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain from Kirkcaldy includes moderate climbs with the biggest ascent on the Stirling route starting at 1.9 km, lasting 3.5 km with an average gradient of 2.8% and reaching 105 m altitude. The highest point on the routes is 134 m on National Cycle Route 766. Typical gradients on climbs average around 2%.