Fife Coastal Path

Linking the Forth and Tay Estuaries, the Fife Coastal Path runs for over 183km though the varied landscapes of Fife. The route links some of Scotland's most picturesque former fishing villages as well as the home of golf - St Andrews with its ancient University. In between are miles of golden beaches, attractive woods and nature reserves but the route also threads its way through industrial towns such as Kirkcaldy and Leven. History is everywhere, from the winding gear of the former collieries to ruined castles and the pictish and prehistoric carvings in the Wemyss caves.

Stage descriptions	Length	Time	Done
Kincardine to North Queensferry	27km	6 - 8 hours
North Queensferry to Burntisland	18.5km	4.5 - 5.5 hours
Burntisland to East Wemyss	19km	4.5 - 5.5 hours
East Wemyss to Lower Largo	11.5km	3 - 3.5 hours
Lower Largo to St Monans	14km	3 - 4 hours
St Monans to Anstruther	5.75km	1.5 - 2 hours
Anstruther to Crail	6.75km	1.5 - 2 hours
Crail to Kingsbarns	9.5km	3 - 3.5 hours
Kingsbarns to St Andrews	13.5km	3 - 4 hours
St Andrews to Newport on Tay	29km	6 - 8 hours
Newport-on-Tay to Newburgh	28.5km	7 - 8 hours

THE CHALLENGE

The route is well waymarked and offers straightforward walking. Some sections can be muddy underfoot. The stretches between Crail and St Andrews (via Kingsbarns), and from Balmerino to Newburgh, are long and relatively remote, giving rougher going than the rest of the route.