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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

St Andrews West Sands – West Sands Beach loop from St Andrews

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Fife
Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

St Andrews West Sands – West Sands Beach loop from St Andrews

Easy

12

hikers

St Andrews West Sands – West Sands Beach loop from St Andrews

00:55

3.66km

0m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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230 m

St Andrews West Sands

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Famous for the opening scenes of the film Chariots of Fire, St Andrews West Sands extends for almost two miles of uninterrupted sand backed with dunes and the world-renowned golf course.

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338 m

West Sands Beach

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3

1.07 km

West Sands Beach

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Lovely beach long side the St Andrews golf course, you can walk all the way around to the Eden Estuary and spot the local sea birds.

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3.66 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.49 km

709 m

428 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

439 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 23 June

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