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MacDuff's Castle – Alice's Fairy Garden loop from Buckhaven

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

East Wemyss And Mcduff

MacDuff's Castle – Alice's Fairy Garden loop from Buckhaven

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MacDuff's Castle – Alice's Fairy Garden loop from Buckhaven

02:40

10.2km

70m

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: May 10, 2026

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608 m

MacDuff's Castle

Highlight • Castle

MacDuff's Castle was originally built in the 11th century. However, nothing survives from this period and the ruins you see today are from the 14th and 15th centuries. You can …

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888 m

West Wemyss Coastal Path

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Part of the fife coastal path and a fantastic place to get close to the local and visting sea birds. Feeding around the rocky shore at low tide.

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4.43 km

View of the Firth of Forth from West Wemyss

Highlight • Lake

The information in this Highlight is for this Tour: komoot.com/tour/869041861
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The Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
A practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all
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Apart from a 600 yard section …

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6.34 km

Wemyss

Highlight • Settlement

10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

2.78 km

1.85 km

1.09 km

287 m

241 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

2.70 km

2.45 km

713 m

518 m

379 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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MacDuff's Castle – Alice's Fairy Garden loop from Buckhaven

Castle Ruins near Well Cave

MacDuff's Castle

Caves by the roadside

West Wemyss Coastal Path

Alice's Fairy Garden

View of the Firth of Forth from West Wemyss

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