Fife Pilgrim Way
A 73-mile long-distance walk crossing the beautiful countryside of Fife from Culross in the west to St Andrews on the east coast. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: NS 983 858
Distance: 73 miles (117 km)
Time: 25–35 hours
Duration: 4–7 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
349 Falkirk, Cumbernauld and Livingston
350 Edinburgh, Musselburgh and Queensferry
367 Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes South
370 Glenrothes North, Falkirk and Lomond Hills
371 St Andrews and East Fife
Summary
The Fife Pilgrim Way is a long-distance footpath created by the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust. It was officially opened in the summer of 2019 after the route had been verified through negotiations with landowners and waymarked by volunteers. The route starts in Culross in the west of Fife, with an alternative start underneath the Forth Rail Bridge at Queensferry. In general, the route travels north and east across the Kingdom of Fife to St Andrews on the east coast. The route is varied; as well as visiting towns and villages such as Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kennoway, and Ceres, there is much beautiful countryside to wander through. Highlights include a walk on the shore of Loch Ore via the country park, Devon Wood, Clatto Hill, and a visit to the ancient broch on Drumcarrow Craig. Throughout the undulating course of ups and downs, there are many opportunities to cast your eyes south across the Firth of Forth. Overall, the walk is a splendid addition to the wonderful walking opportunities on offer in Fife.
In July 2025, a new passport scheme was launched similar to that for the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route in Spain. The passport makes a special and lasting memento of walking the route. You can purchase your passport from the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust shop and have it stamped at over 30 locations along the route. These locations include historic Culross Palace, Dunfermline Abbey, cafes, shops, tourist destinations, libraries, and churches.