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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

St Andrews Harbour – St Andrews Castle loop from St Andrews

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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

St Andrews Harbour – St Andrews Castle loop from St Andrews

Easy

4.5

(2)

50

hikers

St Andrews Harbour – St Andrews Castle loop from St Andrews

01:42

6.54km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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374 m

East Sands Beach

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Atmospheric light at any time of day.

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Moody light at any time of the day.

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518 m

St Andrews Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Small but fine harbor, invites you to stroll

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760 m

St Andrews Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

Interesting and varied trail with great views.

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Interesting and varied way with great views.

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4

1.12 km

St Andrews Castle

Highlight • Castle

The ruins of St Andrews Castle lie right on the coast, with magnificent sea views. In its near 500-year history, the castle has served as a palace, fortress and prison …

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5

2.19 km

Swilcan Bridge, St Andrews Links

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A bridge smaller than it appears, providing access to the greens.

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6

4.27 km

St Salvator's Chapel

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This place of worship in St Andrews, with its high tower that clearly towers over the surrounding area, would make you think of a church rather than a chapel. It …

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7

4.44 km

University of St Andrews

Highlight • Historical Site

impressive building in the middle of this small villages, surrounded by Golf camps😂😂

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8

6.43 km

Historic Building by Kinness Burn

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B

6.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.82 km

1.60 km

1.28 km

1.15 km

399 m

285 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

2.86 km

311 m

193 m

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