Start
136 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
56.09, -3.29 · rel 11671079
56.09, -3.29 · rel 11671079
The Old North Road
3,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Fife · 56.09°N ·
3.29°W
3,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
1× ruins
Pilkham Hills
summit ·
204 m off route
1,7 km
48%
Standing Stone
ruins ·
on the route
1,8 km
50%
Montquey Hill
summit ·
409 m off route
1,9 km
53%
Hawk Hill
summit ·
246 m off route
3,5 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
118 m
–
178 m
0 km
1,8 km
3,5 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
134 m elevation
Halfway
143 m elevation
Three quarters
142 m elevation
Finish
178 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
The Old North Road is 3.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Old North Road takes approximately 53 min to complete.
No, The Old North Road is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
The Old North Road starts near coordinates 56.0757, -3.2758.
The Old North Road is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.