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OSM map layer · LineString
56.21, -3.12 · rel 5844590
56.21, -3.12 · rel 5844590
Braes Loan Circular Historical Trail
A 3,9 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Fife.
Loop walk
start = finish · Fife
3,9km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
16
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× monument
2× summit
1× ruins
1× viewpoint
Markinch War Memorial
monument ·
87 m off route
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Markinch Hill
summit ·
127 m off route
0,0 km
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Cuinin Hill
summit ·
157 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Stob Cross
monument ·
211 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Brunton Barns
ruins ·
270 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Markinch Boys
monument ·
466 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Braes Loan Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
3,9 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Braes Loan Circular Historical Trail is 3.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Braes Loan Circular Historical Trail takes approximately 59 min to complete.
Yes, Braes Loan Circular Historical Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Braes Loan Circular Historical Trail starts near coordinates 56.2038, -3.1136.
Braes Loan Circular Historical Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.