Crawford Priory Springfield

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Overview

Mainly paths and tracks, but also some quiet road walking, one steep ascent after Pitlessie village. Walk past the old ruined Crawford Priory. Please bring a packed lunch.

Saturday, 13 December 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 167.6m / 550ft
Type:: circular

OS Map: 59 Local Grade: C+

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Meeting point

Grid reference:: NO 42660 28737
Nearest postcode:: DD6 8AW
what3words:: polishing.tune.shape

Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Taybridge Car Park (South Side)

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 34108 11845
Nearest postcode:: KY15 5FH
what3words:: donates.workroom.porch

Start time:: 10:00 am

Village of Springfield. There is adequate on street parking or you could use the small public parking area at the end of Muir Road behind the church where the walk starts.

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