Dalgety Bay to Newport-on-Tay
- 85 km
- 700 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 700 m
- 85 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders prepared for moderate distance and steady climbing with some faster main road sections.
Stage 1 of 2 of the Kingdom Cycle Route: 85.4 km from Dalgety Bay to Newport-on-Tay with 700 m of climbing, on the signed route.
Starting at Dalgety Bay, the route passes through several towns including Inverkeithing at 4.1 km and Dunfermline around 12.3 km. The road surface is mostly paved (97%) with some gravel and unpaved sections (2%). The route uses a mix of minor roads (55%), main roads (23%), cycle paths (9%), paths (6%), quiet streets (5%), and tracks (1%). Notable climbs begin near km 5 with gentle gradients averaging 2.8% and continue with varied climbs up to 4 km and 95 m elevation gain later between km 68.7 and 72.7. The highest point on the route is 286 m at km 20.3 beneath the Heights of Craigencrow.
Highlights
- Climb to 286 m beneath Heights of Craigencrow
- Passing through Dunfermline at 12.3 km
- Longest descent of 4.5 km dropping 92 m from km 42.6
- Approach to Newport-on-Tay near Wormit Hill
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 5 km | 2.4 km | 66 m | 2.8 % | 5.5 % | 78 m |
| — | 10.3 km | 1.4 km | 46 m | 3.3 % | 5.1 % | 126 m |
| — | 15.7 km | 2.6 km | 62 m | 2.4 % | 3.4 % | 219 m |
| — | 18.5 km | 1.8 km | 66 m | 3.6 % | 6.3 % | 286 m |
| — | 68.7 km | 4 km | 95 m | 2.4 % | 4.5 % | 163 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 55% minor road · 23% main road · 9% cycle path · 6% path
- Main roads
- 19 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 43 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 8.1 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- Dryside Road (8 km), B936 (6 km), C498 (3 km), B946 (3 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 22% climbing · 16% descending · 61% flat
- Steep sections
- 0.8 km over 5%
- Longest descent
- 4.5 km from 42.6 km, dropping 92 m
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 20 km, from 61 km to 81 km.
Food, water and shops
- 3.9 kmRyan's Bike Surgery · bike shop · 340 m off route
- 4.1 kmGallagher's Bar · pub · 30 m off route
- 4.1 kmScotmid · supermarket · 180 m off route
- 4.6 kmToilets · 40 m off route
- 9.2 kmRepair stand · 540 m off route
- 9.3 kmCo-op Food · convenience store · 40 m off route
- 28.8 kmUnorthodox Roasters · café · on the route
- 28.8 kmKinross Pharmacy · pharmacy · on the route
- 29 kmKinross Church Centre Public Toilet · toilets · 50 m off route
- 36.8 kmLoch Leven Cycles · bike shop · 430 m off route
- 37 kmBalgedie Toll Tavern · pub · on the route
- 45.8 kmBankwell · spring · 90 m off route
- 51.8 kmKeyStore · convenience store · on the route
- 52 kmRowlands Pharmacy · pharmacy · 140 m off route
- 60.2 kmCafe De Kathy · café · on the route
- 60.2 kmCo-op Food · convenience store · on the route
- 60.8 kmGulf · petrol station · 40 m off route
- 83.6 kmFig & Fromage · café · on the route
Need to bail out?
- 4.6 km — Inverkeithing (station), 50 m off route
- 10.9 km — Dunfermline Queen Margaret (station), 130 m off route
- 28.5 km — Ferry, 400 m off route
Worth a stop
- 4.2 km — St Heriot's Well (archaeological site)
- 23.8 km — Cleish Mill (archaeological site)
- 28.8 km — Site of mill (archaeological site)
- 32.1 km — Burleigh Castle (castle)
- 51.9 km — Mercat Cross (site of) (monument)
- 61.2 km — Lindores Abbey Distillery (attraction)
At the finish
- Fig & Fromage · café · 20 m
- Kitch n Bake · café · 170 m
- Spar · convenience store · 10 m
- Newport Hotel · pub · 40 m
- Ballintaggart · bakery · 110 m
Stay after this ride
- The Old Boat House · guest house · 1.6 km from the finish
- Premier Inn · hotel · 2.6 km from the finish
- Four Points Flex by Sheraton · hotel · 2.7 km from the finish
- Apex Hotel · hotel · 2.7 km from the finish
- Malmaison · hotel · 2.8 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 6 h 06 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–19 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 19.8 km without café, shop or water from km 60.8 to 80.6
- 19 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 43 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limit
- 0.8 km over 5% gradient with max 5.1% at 20.2 km