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Silversands Beach, Aberdour – Hawkcraig Cliff and Lighthouse loop from Aberdour

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Silversands Beach, Aberdour – Hawkcraig Cliff and Lighthouse loop from Aberdour

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Silversands Beach, Aberdour – Hawkcraig Cliff and Lighthouse loop from Aberdour

01:20

5.00km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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393 m

East Gate to the Moray Estates

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The Earls of Moray, whose seat was at Donibristle House, owned the stretch of coast from Aberdour to St. David's Harbour. In Aberdour, the entrance area is still present here.

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1.97 km

Silversands Beach, Aberdour

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Silversands is one of the most popular and picturesque beaches on the Fife coast. Boasting a serene atmosphere, a beautiful setting, as well as calm, shallow and clean waters, it is a lovely place to spend some time.

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2.79 km

Hawkcraig Point Range Front Lighthouse

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Hawkcraig Point Range Front is a lighthouse located at Hawkcraig Point. The lighthouse has a flashing white light with an interval of 5 seconds. Its focal height is 12m and …

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2.95 km

Hawkcraig Cliff and Lighthouse

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3.13 km

Captain Cyril Percy Ryan Commemorative Plaque

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Captain Cyril Percy Ryan lived from 1875 to 1940. He was the inventor of the hydrophone during World War I and commander of HMS Tarlair, a naval research and experimental …

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3.38 km

View of Aberdour and the Firth of Forth

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Scottish Outdoor Access Code
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Care is required when twice crossing the A921, Aberdour-Burntisland coastal road, at the two following locations....
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4.39 km

Aberdour Clock Tower and Information Board

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In the center of Aberdour, you will find information about the local history and important sights here.
There is also a clock tower to discover here, which was erected in …

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4.48 km

St Fillan's Church Hall

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The new St. Fillan's Church in the centre of Aberdour was built in 1790. It replaced the ruined St. Fillan's Church in East Aberdour as the parish church.
When the …

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.77 km

1.50 km

1.42 km

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.06 km

2.03 km

303 m

268 m

194 m

123 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Silversands Beach, Aberdour – Hawkcraig Cliff and Lighthouse loop from Aberdour

East Gate to the Moray Estates

Silversands Beach, Aberdour

Hawkcraig Point Range Front Lighthouse

Hawkcraig Cliff and Lighthouse

Captain Cyril Percy Ryan Commemorative Plaque

View of Aberdour and the Firth of Forth

Aberdour Clock Tower and Information Board

St Fillan's Church Hall

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