Fife Coastal Path | 8 Days

From $1,745.00
8 Days & 7 Nights
4.6
Read 66 reviews

Fife Coastal Path | 8 Days

  • Complete one of Scotland’s Great Trails – a beautiful coastal route along the Kingdom of Fife!
  • Hike memorable landscapes from white sandy beaches & dramatic cliffs to pine forest & golf courses
  • Experience the history & culture of Fife's quaint fishing villages, coastal communities, castles & cuisine
  • Visit famous St Andrews - for castle & cathedral ruins, beaches & golf
  • Enjoy award-winning fish & chips in Anstruther
The Fife Coastal Path is one of Scotland's Great Trails. Bag this National Trail by following the route from near Edinburgh as it winds its way north along Fife's dramatic coastline, passing quaint fishing villages, and Scotland's oldest university town of St Andrews to reach Newport-On-Tay. Explore Scotland's east coast from thriving seabird and seal colonies to long sandy beaches. Stroll along the beaches at Kinghorn, visit the famous prehistoric caves of East Weymss and enjoy this spectacular coastline punctuated by lighthouses, iconic golf courses and fishing villages as you make your way north to St Andrews. Try an abundance of fresh local seafood along the way - we recommend an award-winning fish and chips in Anstruther harbour while listening to the seabirds as they soar above the waves. In St Andrews, feast your eyes on the ruined castle, the expansive West Sands Beach, and the world-famous "Old Course" golf course.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive North Queensferry Day 2 North Queensferry to Burntisland 12 miles / 19 km Day 3 Burntisland to Leven 16.5 miles / 27 km Day 4 Leven to Elie 9 miles / 14 km Day 5 Elie to Crail 11 miles / 17 km Day 6 Crail to St Andrews 13.5 miles / 21 km Day 7 St Andrews to Newport-on-Tay 18.5 miles / 30 km Day 8 Onward travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 6kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 6kg is equivalent to 4.5 ham and cheese sandwiches from the store. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

Reviews

Other Information

Is it for me? Accommodation & Meals Navigation What's Included When to go Travel & Transfers Info & FAQ
Featured
You May Also Like
  • Classic Routes
    Type Classic Routes
    10 Days 9 Nights

    South Downs Way | 10 Day

    Our most popular South Downs Way itinerary, complete the whole trail over 8 walking days
    Highlights
    • Enjoy the South Downs Way at a relaxed pace.
    • Devils Dyke, a beauty spot carved by glaciers.
    • Magnificent chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters.
    From $1,839.00
    Activity
    Level
    Accommodations
    Level
  • Classic Routes
    Type Classic Routes
    8 Days 7 Nights

    South West Coast Path: St Ives to Penzance | Stage 4 | 8 Days

    Walk a rugged and remote section of the South West Coast Path via Lands End at a relaxed pace.
    Highlights
    • Walk from St Ives to Penzance at a relaxed pace.
    • The seaside towns of St Ives and Penzance.
    • Visit Lands End, the most westerly tip of Britain
    From $1,539.00
    Activity
    Level
    Accommodations
    Level
  • Classic Routes
    Type Classic Routes
    6 Days 5 Nights

    Highlights of the Fife Coastal Path | 6 Days

    Experience the most scenic sections of the trail with stops in quaint fishing villages
    Highlights
    • Enjoy the very best of the Fife Coastal Path
    • Walk in awe at St Andrew's Cathedral ruins
    • See the wildlife that inhabit this rugged coast
    From $1,040.00
    Activity
    Level
    Accommodations
    Level
  • Classic Routes
    Type Classic Routes
    5 Days 4 Nights

    Fife Coastal Path Short Break

    Over 5 days, take in the east coast's spectacular scenery, fishing villages & long sandy beaches.
    Highlights
    • Discover a coastline dotted with ruined castles
    • Explore Crail's bustling fishing harbor
    • A perfect intro to long-distance walking
    From $799.00
    Activity
    Level
    Accommodations
    Level

Why Macs

Reasons to believe in Macs Adventure:
The Biggest Choice

The Biggest Choice

Self-guided hiking & biking is all we do - we have hundreds of tried & tested trips.
Our Heritage

Founded in 2003

We’re still founder led & the world’s number one self-guided operator with mountains of experience.
Reviews

23,000+ Customer Reviews

Plus, with a Feefo Platinum Service Award & British Travel Awards, you know you're in good hands.
Positive Impact

B Corp Certified

We’re proud to be B Corp certified, reflecting our commitment to sustainable travel that supports communities and upholds the highest social and environmental standards.
Currency:
$ - USD - US Dollar
Country/Region name:
USAUSA