Fife Pilgrims' Way: Dunfermline to North Queensferry

Dunfermline and West Fife Group

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Overview

From Dunfermline Abbey the route heads south to the Douglas Bank Cemetery and then heads towards what used to be the Fleet Grounds at Rosyth. The route continues to the historic centre of the Royal Borough of Inverkeithing. After a mile there are stunning views of the three iconic bridges which cross the River Forth.

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 210m / 689ft
Type:: linear

OS map: 65 . . . . Local grade: C+ . . . . . . . . . Good waymarked paths, track and minor roads (care required). . . Registered assistance dogs only. . . Not suitable for children.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 09810 87761
Nearest postcode:: KY12 7QH
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 08900 87301
Nearest postcode:: KY12 7NA
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Dunfermline Abbey

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NT 13100 80291
Nearest postcode:: KY11 1LA
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Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

North Queensferry pierhead

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