View of Pittenweem Bay – Lady's Tower loop from Anstruther

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

Royal Burgh Of Pittenweem And District

View of Pittenweem Bay – Lady's Tower loop from Anstruther

Hard

hikers

View of Pittenweem Bay – Lady's Tower loop from Anstruther

06:07

23.7km

130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.32 km

View of Pittenweem Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful bay with lots of rock pools when tide goes out.

Tip by

1.54 km

Coastal Bathing Spot

Highlight • Beach

3.81 km

St Monans Church and Graveyard on the Fife Coastal Path

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful old cemetery located directly on the sea.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.46 km

Newark Castle Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

A castle has existed on this site since the 13th century. However, the remains that you see today date to around the 15th century. Whilst there is not much left …

Tip by

6.69 km

Beach

7.40 km

Lady's Tower

Highlight • Monument

Lady's Tower was built in 1770 for Lady Janet Anstruther. According to historians, Lady Janet used the tower as a viewpoint. She would go skinny-dipping in the waters below after …

Tip by

7.44 km

View of Elie Lighthouse and Lady's Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Elie Lighthouse is located on an interesting stretch of beach, which invites you to a short hike.

---

Elie Lighthouse is located on an interesting stretch of beach that invites to a short hike.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

11.4 km

View of Elie Beach from Kincraig Headland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Views of Elie beach from Kincraig headland

Tip by

11.7 km

Ruins

21.1 km

St Monans Windmill

Highlight • Monument

During the 17th and 18th centuries, salt was a vital commodity to the communities along this coastline. During that time, St Monans was used to pump seawater into pans. Once …

Tip by

23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types