Crail to Anstruther on the Fife Coastal Path
Between the two prettiest harbours in the East Neuk, along the rocky shore past Caiplie Caves.
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 50 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Linear
- High point
- 34 m
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About this walk
Crail to Anstruther on the Fife Coastal Path is an easy 6.5 km linear walk with 50 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Crail harbour (grid reference NO 610 073). The start can be reached by public transport.
Crail's harbour is the most painted in Scotland; Anstruther's has the best fish and chips. The coast path between them follows the shore past the Caiplie Caves, sandstone caves with early Christian crosses cut into the walls, with the Isle of May offshore and gannets diving. Buses run back along the coast road.
Route
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The coast path
Follow the Fife Coastal Path from Crail past Caiplie Caves to Anstruther.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Crail to Anstruther on the Fife Coastal Path take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 6.5 km route, which has 50 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Crail harbour (grid reference NO 610 073). Car parks in Crail and Anstruther.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses link Crail and Anstruther with St Andrews and Leven. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Coastal paths, rocky and grassy.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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