Newark Castle Ruins – St Monans Windmill loop from Elie and Earlsferry

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Elie And Royal Burgh Of Earlsferry

Newark Castle Ruins – St Monans Windmill loop from Elie and Earlsferry

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5.0

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Newark Castle Ruins – St Monans Windmill loop from Elie and Earlsferry

01:48

16.1km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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199 m

Elie and Earlsferry Beach

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Nice big beach with a few pubs and places to eat next to it

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2.64 km

Beach

3.69 km

Newark Castle Ruins

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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 …

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4.34 km

St Monans Church and Graveyard on the Fife Coastal Path

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A beautiful old cemetery located directly on the sea.

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4.62 km

St Monans Wellie Boot Garden

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A strange collection of old wellies, to the west of the village, just off the harbour.

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5.46 km

St Monans Windmill

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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 …

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6.76 km

Pittenweem Tidal Pool

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Great to swim in all weather, in my opinion. Best at mid-low tide.

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8.06 km

View of the Isle of May from the Fife Coastal Path near Pittenweem

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Here on the Fife Coastal Path, just on the outskirts of the charming fishing village of Pittenweem, you have gorgeous coastal views south with distant views of the Isle of …

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