Lang Toun summer trails bike ride – Sunnyside Woods and Raith Estate

Riding from Lang Toun Cycles, heading north out of town we’ll head through Sunnyside Woods before dropping down into Cardenden, going up through the Carden Den (from where the village gets its name) then back into Kirkcaldy via the trails of the Raith Estate. Watch out for the buffaloes!

With riding on all types of surfaces, there will be elevation changes to challenge you going up as well as down, and plenty of chances to share stories and the fun of off-road riding.

These rides form part of a series building up to The Big One on Sunday 3rd of September. A ride to the Forth Road Bridge and back.

This ride is part of the Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival and is free thanks to funding from Paths For All’s Smarter Choices, Smarter Places programme. Attendees at the event will have the opportunity to enter the Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival prize draw.

People can sign up for one, some or all of these rides (subject to availability)

Lang Toun Cycles’ Project Manager David Glover is leading these events. David is an experienced mountainbiker, racer and multi-day bikepacker. He has a Mountain Bike Leader qualification and has a UKCC Level 2 MTB (United Kingdom Coaching Certificate Level 2 Mountain Bike).

You will be in safe and capable hands and have the opportunity to increase your confidence riding off-road.

Route info

Check out the route map

The route is 14.9 miles in length with approx. 643ft of climbing

Additional Information

Please note that this bike ride is weather-dependent.

Please bring sufficient fluid and snacks to keep you going for up to 3 hours of riding

Please make sure your bike is roadworthy before coming and note that helmets are mandatory on this ride.

Your bike must be an off-road capable bicycle in safe working order. This can be either a mountain bike with minimum 1.75 inch wide knobbly tyres, or a cross/gravel bike with minimum 35mm wide knobbly tyre.

Riders are also to bring at least one spare inner tube that is the correct size for their bike. Ask in-store at Lang Toun Cycles if you need advice.

Please wear appropriate clothes for cycling and the weather on the day. We will carry out basic bike checks at the start of the ride.

Remember to also bring your own water and snacks.

Booking Instructions

The event is free but booking is required.

If you are having trouble booking you can call 01592 858458 or email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk for assistance.