Alphabet and Lavender

Leaving Kirkgate Park, we cycle along the Heritage Trail to Burleigh Sands where we change to the old railway line path to Arlary then Mawcarse. Here we follow a fairly rough and sometimes muddy farm track up the hill to Dryside Road. This is the only significant hill in an otherwise pancake flat route. We follow Dryside along a narrow section to Easter Balgedie. Continuing to Kinesswood, we turn downhill to Grahamston and follow the Heritage Trail back to Kinross. This route presents plenty ways to reduce the miles if the weather is poor.

This is a fun gravel ride to follow the Hairy Highland Coo Trail to find Alphabet and Lavender - two sculptures recently installed in Kinross-shire as part of a county wide summer initiative. This ride is not suitable for road bikes. The route is generally flat with one fairly short climb on a rough farm track which could be challenging for some.

This route is a mixture of gravel paths, farm tracks, a short section of narrow path and a few sections on tarmac roads. It is not suitable for road bikes.

We will stop as riders require to have their own drinks and snacks

Helmets strongly recommended, inner tube, tools and inflation device should you need to repair or inflate your own tyres. Clothing for Scottish weather! A well maintained bike suitable for gravel paths and a bit of mud, any drinks or snacks you require. Eye protection is recommended as there will be a lot of insects at this time of year.

We never leave anyone behind