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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

St Andrews Cathedral Ruins – St Andrews Castle loop from University of St Andrews

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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

St Andrews Cathedral Ruins – St Andrews Castle loop from University of St Andrews

Moderate

5.0

(1)

16

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St Andrews Cathedral Ruins – St Andrews Castle loop from University of St Andrews

03:51

15.1km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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4.18 km

St Salvator's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

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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4.24 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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4.67 km

St Andrews Cathedral Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Cathedral of St Andrew (often referred to as St Andrews Cathedral) is a ruined Roman Catholic cathedral in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. It was built in 1158 and became …

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5.01 km

St Andrews Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Small but fine harbor, invites you to stroll

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5.79 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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6

6.49 km

The Old Course at St Andrews

Highlight • Structure

The oldest golf course in the world. A remarkable place for all golfers and golf fans.

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12.4 km

View of Eden Estuary Nature Reserve from St Andrews Beach

Highlight • Beach

Be aware of fast approaching tides

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8

13.3 km

West Sands Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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15.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

3.74 km

891 m

834 m

648 m

466 m

Surfaces

9.38 km

2.84 km

2.38 km

246 m

135 m

< 100 m

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Friday 3 July

21°C

12°C

43 %

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