Dunfermline Abbey and Pittencrieff Park
From the abbey where Robert the Bruce is buried into the glen and gardens of Pittencrieff Park.
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Time
- 0.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 90 m
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About this walk
Dunfermline Abbey and Pittencrieff Park is an easy 1.7 km circular walk with 10 m of ascent, taking about 0.5 hours. It starts at Dunfermline Abbey (grid reference NT 089 873). The start can be reached by public transport.
Dunfermline Abbey was founded in the 12th century, and Robert the Bruce is buried in the abbey church. Next to it are the ruins of the royal palace, and below them Pittencrieff Park, given to the town by Andrew Carnegie, who was born in Dunfermline.
The walk drops into the wooded glen of the Tower Burn, past the remains of Malcolm Canmore's Tower, and loops through the park's gardens and back to the abbey.
Route
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1
The abbey
Start at the abbey and the palace ruins.
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2
The glen
Drop into the wooded glen and loop round Pittencrieff Park.
Summit
On the way
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Dunfermline AbbeyAbbey · on the route
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Dunfermline PalaceCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Dunfermline Abbey and Pittencrieff Park take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–0.5 hours for the 1.7 km route, which has 10 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Dunfermline Abbey (grid reference NT 089 873). Town-centre car parks (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Dunfermline City from Edinburgh. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Park paths, with some steps and slopes in the glen.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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