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Pitmedden Forest
A small Forestry and Land Scotland site near Newburgh with marked family-grade forest loops. Proof that the north of Fife has forest riding at all, rather than a destination venue.
Quick facts
- Trails
- 12 km
- Parking
- free
- Postcode
- KY14 6JB
- Best for
- Fife locals and families looking for a quiet Sunday forest pootle.
Trail grades
- Green
- Blue
Facilities
- Cafe
- Bike wash
- Bike hire
- Bike shop
- Uplift service
- Skills area
- Pump track
- Toilets
- Showers
Our take
Pitmedden is a minor stop. The trails are short forest-road loops with a couple of singletrack sections, enough for an hour or two with kids but not worth a drive from outside Fife. Local knowledge matters more than signage — the marked routes are easy to get lost on.
Insider tips
Bring a paper map or a GPX — the signage is minimal and the forest is bigger than it looks.
Accommodation
Newburgh or Cupar for accommodation. Perth (25 min) for more options.
Food
Nothing on site. Newburgh village for cafes.
Drive times
- Glasgow2h 35m
- Edinburgh1h 0m
- Inverness2h 20m
- Aberdeen2h 30m