Newport-on-Tay to Dalgety Bay
- 90 km
- 569 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 569 m
- 90 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists looking for a moderate distance with some climbing and mixed surfaces.
Stage 2 of 2 of the Kingdom Cycle Route: 90.3 km from Newport-on-Tay to Dalgety Bay with 569 m of climbing, on the signed route.
Starting at Newport-on-Tay, the route passes through Tayport, Leuchars, Guardbridge, and several small villages including Kincaple, Strathkinness, and Ceres. The route features four climbs, the longest being 3.3 km with a gain of 62 m near Ceres. The highest point is at 165 m around 42 km into the ride. The first half of the route contains 58% of the ascent. The roads vary, with 37% on minor roads, 17% on cycle paths, and 16% on quiet streets. There are 9.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes and 25.1 km on roads with speed limits over 80 km/h, so care is needed on those sections. Gravel or unpaved surfaces make up 14% of the route with some track and path sections as well.
Highlights
- Climbs near Guardbridge and Ceres
- Highest point at 165 m near Bowden Hill
- Passes villages: Tayport, Leuchars, Kirkcaldy
- Longest descent of 4 km starting near Sinclairtown
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 22.2 km | 2.8 km | 76 m | 2.8 % | 3.7 % | 87 m |
| — | 29.4 km | 2.1 km | 48 m | 2.4 % | 3.7 % | 56 m |
| — | 35.6 km | 3.3 km | 62 m | 1.9 % | 3.9 % | 138 m |
| — | 67.5 km | 3.2 km | 93 m | 2.9 % | 4.3 % | 98 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 37% minor road · 17% cycle path · 16% quiet street · 11% main road
- Main roads
- 9.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 25.1 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 17.1 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- B939 (5 km)
- Surface
- 85% paved · 14% gravel or unpaved
- Gradient
- 18% climbing · 18% descending · 63% flat
- Longest descent
- 4 km from 63.8 km, dropping 87 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmFig & Fromage · café · on the route
- 4.4 kmToilets · on the route
- 4.6 kmRowlands Pharmacy · pharmacy · 130 m off route
- 21.1 kmTindal’s Café · café · 40 m off route
- 32.5 km2 Wheel Care · bike shop · 60 m off route
- 52.4 kmWater point · 240 m off route
- 52.5 kmDears Pharmacy · pharmacy · 50 m off route
- 52.8 kmToilets · 40 m off route
- 57.1 kmLeslie Bike Shop · bike shop · 50 m off route
- 63 kmAsda · petrol station · 90 m off route
- 64.8 kmPathhead Pharmacy · pharmacy · 170 m off route
- 66.1 kmGreener Kirkcaldy Active Travel Hub · bike shop · 190 m off route
- 67.5 kmToilets · 40 m off route
- 73.4 kmTornado Bagel · café · 50 m off route
- 77.4 kmTop Up Tap · drinking water · 50 m off route
- 77.6 kmCo-op Food · supermarket · 100 m off route
- 81.4 kmDrinking water · 140 m off route
- 82 kmDave's Bike Shed · bike shop · 200 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 19.9 km — Leuchars (station), 440 m off route
- 52.9 km — Markinch (station), 60 m off route
- 59.1 km — Glenrothes with Thornton (station), 70 m off route
- 66.1 km — Kirkcaldy (station), 740 m off route
- 73.5 km — Kinghorn (station), 90 m off route
- 82.4 km — Aberdour (station), 50 m off route
Worth a stop
- 29.4 km — Dairsie Castle (castle)
- 40.7 km — Lime kiln (ruins)
- 52 km — Stob Cross (monument)
- 75.2 km — King Alexander III monument (monument)
- 78.2 km — Rossend Castle (castle)
- 82.2 km — Aberdour Castle (ruins)
At the start
- Fig & Fromage · café · 20 m
- Manna Coffee · café · 110 m
- Spar · convenience store · 10 m
- Ballintaggart · bakery · 110 m
- Newport Hotel · pub · 40 m
At the finish
- Numark Pharmacy · pharmacy · 520 m
Stay after this ride
- Aberdour Hotel · hotel · 3.8 km from the finish
- Peartree House B And B · guest house · 3.8 km from the finish
- Old Whitehill · guest house · 3.7 km from the finish
- Boreland Lodge Hotel · hotel · 2.5 km from the finish
- Fordell Firs · campsite · 2.9 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 6 h 27 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–18 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 11.9 km without café, shop or water between km 37 and 48.9
- 9.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 25.1 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more
- 14% gravel or unpaved surface