Fife Coastal Path: Start in North Queensferry and walk the Fife Coastal Path to Newport-on-Tay. You don't have to walk the entire path because you can do it in sections. Discover the Kingdom of Fife in a whole new way when you use this method of exploring the countryside, the towns and villages. Along the walk you will get to see exquisite beaches, romantic castles, heritage sites and have the opportunity to play golf in exciting and scenic locations.
Enjoy the Black Sands of Aberdour and take in the panoramic views of the Firth of Forth when you walk the Fife Coastal Path. Silver Sands is another great beach in Aberdour where you can relax and rest your feet or visit the ruined tower at Elie Ness or you might enjoy the natural beauty of the Billowness Beach – also in Aberdour. Take the tunnel under the main railway line to Burntisland, where there is a wide range of activities for every member of the family. Crail is also linked to the Fife Coastal Path and is a perfect location for nature walks, enjoying a picnic or just observing the sights and sounds of nature.
Distance:
62 miles
The Route:
If castles are what you are looking for, the Fife Coastal Path is the ultimate destination. See the unique restoration of a merchant's house when you visit Culross Palace in Culross, with its kitchen garden featuring plants from the 17
th century. Kellie Castle and Garden in Pittenweem dates back to the 14
th century and features Victorian nurseries as well as an adventure trail for the children. The present Rossend Castle in Burntisland was built in the 1500's and was once visited by Mary, Queen of Scots. Walk in the footsteps of great clan leaders in history when you explore this historic site.
Small burghs await you when you walk the Fife Coastal Path, but you do have to remember that most of the path crosses privately owned land. For this reason, you are asked to respect the environment as well as the privacy of those that live close to the path. You can take your dog with you, but you cannot let it run freely because there are places where you will see cattle grazing. If you have to open any gates to continue along the Fife Coastal Path, you are asked to close them behind you.
There is accommodation available in just about all the towns and villages that you will pass through or divert to when you walk the Fife Coastal Path. There are also designated places for camping, and walkers are asked to stick to those sites rather than just camping wherever they please. This is one of the most scenic walks in Scotland and one that you will thoroughly enjoy.
