Fife Coastal Path Walking Holiday Reviews

By Chaffinchesfrom Central Scotland. on 2012-04-20

Pros:  Great Accommodations,Well Organised
Describe Yourself:  Good excercise,Occasional Traveller
Best Uses:  Relaxation
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fife Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

Macs did a great job in organising the trip with a bit of added value on upgrading our Burntisland accomdation and arranging car parking at no extra cost They also ensured one of our party always had a gluten free diet.
The Hamish Brown guide book also enabled us to add to the shortest walk by climbing Largo Law.
Accomodations were excellent altho eating out was a bit of a mixed bag.
The Grading System was accurate and at no time did we feel we were taking on too much of a challenge.
The only downside was despite all the signs some Fife residents are either dyslexic or too lazy to pick up their dog’s dirt. This was a particular problem in the early part of the course and having to watch where you are stepping does not allow you to fully appreciate the fine scenery.

By The Purington’sfrom Hopkinton, NH USA on 2012-04-07

Pros:  Great Accommodations,Fun,Once in a Lifetime Experience,Well Organised,Food
Describe Yourself:  Avid hiker
Best Uses:  Holiday,Relaxation
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fife Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

North Queensferry to TayportThe castle’s, cemetaries, ocean vistas, villages and the beaches were a joy to explore. Every day there was something that we would not have wanted to miss. It is true that the best days were 3,4&5 between Leven and St. Andrews. Signage was OK, yet sparce in the villages. Because of the mixed terrain we walked with day hiker boots. A downpour at Aberdour Castle, a morning of light rain and the rest of the time it was perfect weather for a light shirt. As for the walk the Ellie Chain Walk is a must![...]

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By Portland Patfrom Portlandf, Oregon USA on 2011-10-27

Pros:  Fun,Great history,Great Accommodations,Well Organised
Describe Yourself:  World Traveller,Occasional Traveller
Best Uses:  Holiday,Relaxation,Educational
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fife Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

Accomodations were better than expected overall. Colinsburgh instead of Elie was an inconvenience but okay. Food was terrific. Never rained while we walked. The hike was exactly as described. 70 yrs. of age so knowing what we were getting into was critical and it was all described well and no particular challenge for us. The scenery was breathtaking at times. Very friendly people. Macs did a great job but would recommend more info on the history of the Fife kingdom.

By Ewenfrom Aberdeen on 2011-08-09

Pros:  Fun,Elie Chain Walk,Gannets and Seals,Good bus and train links,Some great accommodation,Well Organised
Describe Yourself:  Munro bagger,World Traveller
Best Uses:  Good excercise,Enjoyable coastal walk
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fife Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

Great map and guide book (Hamish Brown). Excellent accommodation in Burntisland, Elie and St Andrews.
Enjoyable walk (despite the Golf courses!) with fine scenery.
Good waterproofs are necessary, of course!
Great to have our bags reliably transported from place to place.

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By Teacher Salfrom Lincoln, Nebraska on 2011-07-08

Pros:  Great Accommodations,Well Organised,Once in a Lifetime Experience,Amazing beautiful scenery,Fun
Describe Yourself:  Avid Adventurer,World Traveller
Best Uses:  Holiday,Trying Something New
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fife Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

Enjoyed immensely meeting our hosts at the accommodations. They were very helpful in recommending evening meal locations and went out of their way to make us comfortable and “happy” after a long day of hiking. Example:”Don’t worry about the sand (when taking off shoes). It cleans right up.” And, it was so comforting to find our luggage waiting when we arrived. A fine experience!

By Marciafrom Nebraska, USA on 2011-07-09

Pros:  Great Accommodations,Fun,Well Organised,Once in a Lifetime Experience
Describe Yourself:  Occasional Traveller
Best Uses:  Walking adventure
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fife Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

Thoroughly enjoyed walking through coastal villages, along sandy beaches, beside manicured golf course, around castle ruins, and with other adventurers. Although my feet were tired at the end of the day, my heart was full of the beauty and variety of the coast.

By SveinStrandfrom Oslo, Norway on 2011-05-24

Pros:  Well Organised,Peacefull,Nice scenery,Nice villages,Good paths,Decent accomodations,Stress -free
Cons:  A bit boring one day
Describe Yourself:  Occasional Traveller
Best Uses:  Relaxation,Trying Something New
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fife Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

Nice short walk for the occasional traveler. Probably even better in the summer time when more people are out walking. Good, well marked paths. Some beautifull scenery.

By Jakefrom American in Germany on 2011-05-14

Pros:  Well Organised,Fun
Describe Yourself:  World Traveller
Best Uses:  Relaxation,Trying Something New
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fife Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

Great out-of-the-ordinary vacation! What a great opportunity to take life a slower, simpler pace. The vistas and aspects changed as frequently as the weather … just what you’d expect for Scotland. We thought the walks might not be challenging enough, but found that our 15-mile days overed plenty of exercise. We’ll be back.

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By AliBfrom London on 2011-04-24

Pros:  Great Accommodations,Fun,Well Organised
Describe Yourself:  World Traveller
Best Uses:  Holiday
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fife Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

A wonderful challenging adventure for the mildly fit person looking for something new in their hols. I will definitely be booking with Macs again for one of their other walking routes.

By jefffrom northants on 2009-12-31

Pros:  Well Organised
Cons:  One of the hotels not so
Describe Yourself:  Occasional Traveller
Best Uses:  Relaxation,Holiday
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fife Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

the organisation of macs adventures was as usual very good which is why I have used them 3 times ,The signs for the coastal path were not so good , at times non existant at others the signs appeared to be for people coming fron north to south.

By Fabulous and 50+from Bindi Bindi Western Australia on 2010-07-17

Pros:  Great Accommodations,Fun,Well Organised,Once in a Lifetime Experience
Describe Yourself:  Occasional Traveller
Best Uses:  Trying Something New,Relaxation
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fife Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

Everything as described except for some poor signposting through the actual towns – we just wandered along and eventually found the path-signposting through the countryside was generally good We would grade this walk as mostly easy and we aren’t in anyway super fit- all accomodation was very acceptable and each one different – bags were waiting for us at each stop – Breakfasts ‘eggcellent’ and catered for all tastes -although a couple didn’t have breakfast till 8am or after and as early birds we had to cool our heels for a bit but it wasn’t a real issue

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