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Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights
Grade 
Start / Finish North Queensferry / Newport-on-Tay
Distance 129 km / 80 miles
Trip Style Self Guided
Availability 
Price From $1,055Walk among prehistoric caves and castles, as you immerse yourself in the beautiful landscapes rich with flora and fauna on the Fife Coast in eastern Scotland.
North Queensferry, a picturesque village located between the iconic Forth and Forth Road bridges, is the starting point for this magical tour of the Fife Coast.
You will start the day walking through the magnificent Carlingnose Wildlife Reserve, a true paradise for lovers of flora and fauna. There you will find a wide variety of exotic plant species.
Later you'll continue to St. David’s Harbour and pass Downing Point, a World War I military complex.
At the end of the day, you will walk near Aberdour, a small and historic village on the south coast of Fife.
The first section on this day will be through a volcanic area and along the way you can find several marine fossils.
Arriving in Kirkcaldy, you will find Ravenscraig Castle, a fortress built in the early 15th century, during the reign of James II.
Later you will continue to Dysart, an ancient town located on the southeast coast, which in the past, formed part of the properties that the powerful St. Clair family owned.
Then, heading on to Leven, you will pass through the Wemyss Caves, considered as a part of national heritage.
To get to Elie, you can choose between walking along sandy beaches until you reach Lundin Links, a small villagelocated on the south coast of Fife, or go along a route that crosses the dunes, where you can enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna found there.
If you have an adventurous spirit, this day will be ideal for you, as you will have the opportunity to venture walking along the Elie Chainwalk, a path that winds along the base of a cliff.
You'll start the day walking to St. Monans, East Neuk's smallest harbour. You'll make a first stop at an old windmill and then head to Anstruther, a beautiful fishing village south of St. Andrews, where you can enjoy a plate of the best fish.
Later, you will continue your journey on to Crail, another charming fishing village that will delight you with its beauty and fascinating views of its harbour, one of Scotland's most photographed.
Today's tour will be to St. Andrews, a seaside town to the north-east of Edinburgh, famous for its numerous golf courses and the ruins of the castle with the same name, formerly the residence of important Scottish bishops and archbishops.
The walk will be long and demanding, but it will be worth it, because you can enjoy fascinating landscapes and observe the coast in its maximum splendour.
On this last day of walking you will learn about the ruins of St. Andrews Castle, the former residence of important Scottish bishops and archbishops, and then follow your way to the Eden Estuary Nature Reserve, a natural treasure, a refuge for a large number of species, including port seals.
You'll continue through the woods to Newport-On-Tay, a small town east of the Tay road and railway bridges.
This unforgettable tour of the Fife Coast has come to an end. After a delicious breakfast, you can make your way home.
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The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.
Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.
The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.
We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.
The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.
It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.
All rooms have private bathrooms.
To reach the starting point of this walking holiday on the Fife Coast we recommend the following options:
The first is to take a flight to Edinburgh and from there a train to North Queensferry (20 minutes).
The second is to get to Glasgow, and from there take a train to North Queensferry (about 1h 15m).
The third option is to get to Dundee, and from there a train to North Queensferry (about 1h 20m).
When you've finished your trip, you can head to St. Andrews and from there take a bus to continue your tour of Scotland or head to the city from where you're taking the flight back to your place of origin.
We recommend you make this walking holiday between the end of March and October.
In particular, between April and May, it can be a good time to travel as the weather is quite pleasant.
We recommend that you book as soon as you are sure about your dates, as accommodation can fill up very quickly in this area.
This route has a medium-low difficulty level, but we have itineraries that suit your needs. It is recommended that you are in good physical condition to make the most of this walking holiday.
Yes, this is a requirement to book with us. It's important that this insurance covers your activities, emergency evacuation, and hospital care.
Yes, it's included. We will transfer the luggage between each accommodation according to your itinerary. Each person can take a suitcase up to 20 kg (45 lbs).
Once you make your reservation we will send you all the detailed information about the specific equipment you need for this route, considering recommendations for shoes, boots, clothes and a day-to day backpack.
You can call us to arrange a private transfer for you.
If you prefer, you can also use public transport or local taxis to get to your next accommodation.
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