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Highlights of The Fife Coastal Path - 6 Days & 5 Nights

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Highlights of The Fife Coastal Path - 6 Days & 5 Nights

  • Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Fife's coastal communities
  • Enjoy an award-winning fish supper in Anstruther
  • Look out for basking seals and dolphins as you walk along the coast
  • Stroll along white sandy beaches on the coast path
  • Visit the famous town of St Andrews, complete with castle and 3 beaches
Walk the most scenic sections of the coastal path on this 'Highlights' itinerary from Burntisland to St Andrews, passing through charming fishing villages en route. This itinerary takes in dramatic coastal scenery and long sandy beaches, as well as historic castles, caves, and an abundance of fresh local seafood. Stroll along the beaches at Kinghorn, visit the famous pre-historic caves of East Weymss and enjoy this spectacular coastline punctuated by lighthouses, iconic golf courses and quaint fishing villages as you make your way north to St Andrews. Why not try the award-winning fish and chips in Anstruther harbour while listening to the seabirds as they soar above the waves? Arrive in St Andrews and feast your eyes on the ruined castle, the expansive West Sands Beach, and world-famous "Old Course" golf course.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Burntisland Day 2 Burntisland to Leven 16.5 miles / 27 km Day 3 Leven to Elie 8.5 miles / 14 km Day 4 Elie to Crail 10.5 miles / 17 km Day 5 Crail to St Andrews 13.5 miles / 22 km Day 6 Onward Travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 5kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 5kg is equivalent to 1 Neapolitan margherita pizza. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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