Fife Coastal Path
A 115-mile long-distance walk following the full length of the Fife coast from Kincardine Bridge in the south to Newburgh in the north. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: NS 928 872
Distance: 115 miles (185 km)
Time: 45–60 hours
Duration: 7–12 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
349 Falkirk, Cumbernauld and Livingston
350 Edinburgh, Musselburgh and Queensferry
366 Stirling and Ochil Hills West
367 Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes South
370 Glenrothes North, Falkirk and Lomond Hills
371 St Andrews and East Fife
380 Dundee and Sidlaw Hills
Summary
The extended Fife Coastal Path (now part of the North Sea Trail) keeps mainly to the shore between the Kincardine Bridge and Newburgh. It includes numerous castles, historic fishing villages, remarkable rock formations, caves, and long sandy beaches. The coast is a haven for birdlife and coastal flora. Apart from the exposed Elie Chain Walk (carved steps with safety chains at Kincraig Point), the walking is generally straightforward, though times of high tide are best avoided in certain locations where the route utilizes the foreshore. (Source: LDWA)