Fife Coastal Route
Fife Coastal Route
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This trail goes from North Queesnferry to Newport-on-Tay.
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Hallgren_Nykvarn
Stockholm, Sweden190 contributions
Feb 2020
We were in St Andrews, so we decided to include the coastal/ fishing villages in our visit. We started with Anstruther, then Pittenweem and then St.Monans, We planned for Crail the next day. We had a "Fife day-rider plus", which is a Stagecoach unlimited ticket covering these areas, as well as St.Andrews and Edinburgh. It was a sunny but cold & blowing February day, a Wednesday, when we had the visit. Contrary to all reviews we have read, it was not worthy to visit any of the places except Anstruther. Anstruther was the only place alive with people and with restaurants/establishments open. It lived up to our expectations. The other places were empty with no open establishments at all. We froze while waiting for the next bus which according to the time table only comes every hour. Pittenweem was supposed to be the only working harbor and also with a fishing market. There was no life at all in the harbor and the market was closed. We saw one person and a lot of seagulls. When we informed our hotel host, she said that it might be better in summer but also, she said that she got feedback that in these places the cafes are closed for lunch-:). St Monan's very much advertised windmill was in the middle of nowhere but was very much signed/with ample directions, so we could find it easily. However, we were disappointed that it had no " wings" as one is accustomed to windmills in the Netherlands. That ended our day. We decided not to go to Crail the next day.
Written 8 March 2020
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Bobsatravellin
Glasgow, UK185 contributions
Mar 2022
Got utterly frustrated with the 20mph speed limit with extensive speed bumps through all the villages on the route. Add to that the fact that vehicle access to many of the harbours is restricted and parking nearby very congested it is hardly a relaxing and enjoyable driving experience.
St Andrews was the only saving grace, plenty of free parking both for the town and the beach, some lovely buildings around the University and a beach that is superb.
Worth carrying on to Dundee and over the Tay Bridge for easy access to the V&A and Discovery.
St Andrews was the only saving grace, plenty of free parking both for the town and the beach, some lovely buildings around the University and a beach that is superb.
Worth carrying on to Dundee and over the Tay Bridge for easy access to the V&A and Discovery.
Written 30 March 2022
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sofia p
Folkestone, UK29 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
We did the route by car and we are definitely going back to walk parts of the path in the near future. We loved the architecture of every village from Ludin to St Andrews. It is a lovely though not as well-known part of Scotland. Highly recommended.
Written 12 February 2017
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Tompkins25
Newport, UK81 contributions
Aug 2018
This is well worth the drive, some lovely fishing villages along the way, we passed through and stopped at Pitternweem, Crail and Anstruther, all worth a visit.
We finished at St Andrews which was lovely.
Got to sit on the stone bridge at the famous 18th hole on the old course St. Andrews which was a personal highlight for me.
We finished at St Andrews which was lovely.
Got to sit on the stone bridge at the famous 18th hole on the old course St. Andrews which was a personal highlight for me.
Written 18 August 2018
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Macrant
Dunblane, UK23 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
My wife and I had been looking forward to a pleasant drive along this well advertised route with so many interesting stopping places.
To be fair we thoroughly enjoyed the stop offs at Aberdour, Pittenweem and Crail in particular - beautiful on the sunny day it was.
But oh my what a shocking road! Large swathes are now 20mph limit, which means often driving in 3rd gear (bad for the environment) and having to put up with those in a hurry pushing you to break the limit by driving up your rear end. On top of that there are huge amounts of speed bumps, particularly single style, which are really bad for the suspension and springs in a car - just waiting for the springs to go now!
This route should be a joy and it was badly spoiled because of the road surface and speed limit. There is no need for 20mph and bumps outwith school areas as those that speed should be fined and given points - not hitting everyone with a large hammer to crack the few nuts!
Sadly I would never recommend this route to anyone.
Rant over.
To be fair we thoroughly enjoyed the stop offs at Aberdour, Pittenweem and Crail in particular - beautiful on the sunny day it was.
But oh my what a shocking road! Large swathes are now 20mph limit, which means often driving in 3rd gear (bad for the environment) and having to put up with those in a hurry pushing you to break the limit by driving up your rear end. On top of that there are huge amounts of speed bumps, particularly single style, which are really bad for the suspension and springs in a car - just waiting for the springs to go now!
This route should be a joy and it was badly spoiled because of the road surface and speed limit. There is no need for 20mph and bumps outwith school areas as those that speed should be fined and given points - not hitting everyone with a large hammer to crack the few nuts!
Sadly I would never recommend this route to anyone.
Rant over.
Written 25 August 2016
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zyxxix
Ayrshire, Scotland45 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
We walked out to Crail from Anstruther in the morning - the path was easy to follow and mostly easy walking (there was one short stretch that was steep with some tricky steps at the top that less confident walkers might find challenging). We had it dry but there were a few places that looked like they could get muddy if the weather's been bad.
We made a day of it with lunch and a stroll around the harbour in Crail before walking back for a fish supper in Anstruther.
We made a day of it with lunch and a stroll around the harbour in Crail before walking back for a fish supper in Anstruther.
Written 21 June 2015
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Brainsey
Perth49 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
What a great way to see the coast, we did the section of the coastal path from Eli to Leven. When looking to do the chain walk section, make sure you are aware of the tides, at high tide there are sections that would be tricky or impossible to pass. Ensure you have good foot wear or boots on. A camera is also worth taking. Look also to take a bag with lunch as it is a fantastic area for alternative views over the Forth to Edinburgh. Once past the chain walk the going is relatively easy but you are walking on sand or in some sections mud so prepare for your calves to get a work out. Overall a fantastic way to spend a Saturday. With hindsight we should have made plans to head to Anstruther of finish and chips!
Written 13 January 2013
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David K
South Queensferry, UK148 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Visited Elie to do the famous chain walk part of the Fife Coastal Route. It was a glorious August day and the route was quiet. You need nerves of steel a head for heights and some agility but boy it was worth it, a great sense of satisfaction on completion, do it.
Written 24 August 2019
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mariewhinney89
Ipswich, UK16 contributions
Oct 2017
Guided by other motorhome owners we headed for the Fife coast when the west coast was looking very wet indeed. What we found were little gems of villages with beautiful beaches and an array of independent shops and some amazing views and walks .
Written 18 October 2017
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M J
Cupar, UK193 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
I walk stretches of the fife coastal path every week and love it. Good paths. Some routes more challenging than others. It's on bus and rail routes, so you can walk a stretch and take the bus back to the car. My favourite bits for walking are Burntisland to Aberdour, and Elie to lower largo and Elie to anstruther. All offer coffee shops en route. Best parts for cycling are Burntisland to Kincardine, flattish route. Wonderful to have this on our doorstep.
Written 4 August 2016
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Written 3 February 2018
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