Fife Coastal Path — Local services in Great Britain

A long and wandering trail along the idyllic Scottish shore. A particularly adventurous traveler could spend days walking along the entire path, but it is more likely that you will walk only a part of it. I recommend the portion on which I walked, from St Andrews to Kingsbarn, which is notable for the sheer variety of terrain it traverses. The path wanderers along rocky beaches and ascends into thickly wooded areas all lush with emerald bushes and perfumed with the scents of flowers. It arcs around golf courses and across secluded wooden bridges. Add one point it cuts inward and meanders along a shady stream and past a dilapidated stone dwelling from a distant era that is now overgrown with vines and even an enormous tree with boughs that extend where the roof had been. I cannot recommend this adventure enough, but be aware that it is an adventure. Awareness is critical, and there are a series of little trials and challenges along the way that will be a bit discomforting for someone looking for an easy jaunt. Other portions of the path are more serene. The entire path is unspeakably varied, the different sections united only by their...

Wormit to Balmerino on the Fire Coastal Path is a well known local walk. The walk does go through some fields with cattle in and therefore dogs must be kept on the lead at all times The walk follows the coast in a fairly undulating path with some inclines and a number of steps some of which are not in the best condition and could be slippy when wet. As with all outdoor walks care needs to be taken and good sturdy footwear is recommended The views over the river Tay are spectacular. Balmerino Abbey is reached after about 2.5 miles walking - Mary, Queen of Scots once visited Balmerino Abbey in the 16th century, and it was donated to the Trust by the Earl of Dundee in 1936.

What was once an impressive Cistercian monastery is now an atmospheric ruin, surrounded by tranquil grounds where visitors can spot interesting plants and wildlife, even a 400-year-old Spanish chestnut tree – the oldest tree in Fife.

The return to car park is by the same route but of course there are different views...

Superb coastal path. Having walked all 116 miles I can say it really is a great thing to do. Nothing overly difficult at any point, but you would need to have a reasonable level of fitness. It should be done in sections and for most of them you can work it with public transport as well. It varies massively as to whether there are shops/cafes on each part of the route so you need to plan ahead. There is an accompanying book available which is invaluable. Only slight disappointment for me is that the section from Balmerino to Newburgh which though still a lovely walk, is almost completely inland and you barely...