Seals at Seafield Tower – View of Inchkeith Island loop from Kirkcaldy

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Seals at Seafield Tower – View of Inchkeith Island loop from Kirkcaldy

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Seals at Seafield Tower – View of Inchkeith Island loop from Kirkcaldy

03:37

13.5km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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805 m

Beveridge Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Beveridge Park was laid out 1891-92 by William D. Sang, a noted local civil engineer and naturalist, on (104-acre) parcel of land, which Kirkcaldy Town Council had bought from the …

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844 m

Lion Statue in Public Park

Highlight • Structure

The lions are thought to have been made at Methven Pottery, and to have come from the garden of Viewforth Tower or to have been a gift to the park …

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1.01 km

Beveridge Park Bowling Club

Highlight • Structure

Beveridge Park Bowling Club opened in 1931.

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9.81 km

Just after passing the tower, look out for seals along the shore. Watch and listen to them as you enjoy the view of the surrounding area. On a brighter day, you can just see Arthur’s Seat across the water.

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9.90 km

Seafield Tower

Highlight • Castle

The lands here at Seafield (as well as the lands at Markinch) were granted to Robert Moultrie by King James II in 1443 and the tower was in his family …

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10.0 km

View of Inchkeith Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Inchkeith island viewing along the coastal path near Seafield tower, the island has been the refuge to many infectious diseases i.e. syphilis from 14th Century to 16th Century. The island …

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10.4 km

Fife Coastal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Good path. Mix of trail and gravel with steps and rock gardens. Possibly not for beginners.

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10.5 km

Seafield Abandoned Dock and Piers

Highlight • Structure

In 1883, Seafield Dock and Railway Act, granted a company of shareholders permission to erect five acre dock enclosed by two piers here. Primarily, the dock intended to gain share …

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13.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.76 km

5.04 km

1.00 km

495 m

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

2.58 km

1.97 km

1.01 km

207 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

11°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

January 25, 2023,Beveridge Park. Read COMMENTS information

Over time, some parts of a route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required.

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There is walking on minor roads for 2 miles.
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