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Limestone Waterfall – Silversands Beach, Aberdour loop from Burntisland

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Burntisland

Limestone Waterfall – Silversands Beach, Aberdour loop from Burntisland

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Limestone Waterfall – Silversands Beach, Aberdour loop from Burntisland

02:03

7.93km

50m

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: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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333 m

Mary Somerville Commemorative Plaque

Highlight • Monument

A well known mathematician and astronomer ("courtesy of burntisland.net"): burntisland.net/somerville-family-history.htm
Mary Somerville currently features on the Royal Bank of scotland £10 note

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444 m

Coat of Arms Stone Carving

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The initials were of the married couple in the house.

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2.50 km

Limestone Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Can't miss the sound (no earphones please!) of this waterfall gem on this cycle path. Accessible for disabled cyclists.

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2.93 km

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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4.21 km

Path With Views Over Silversands

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6.98 km

Seamill Pond

Lake

7.43 km

Castle Gateway

Highlight • Monument

Here is an archway, which probably once served as the entrance to Rossend Castle. It is decorated with the Scottish coat of arms lion and dates from the year 1382.

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7.61 km

Railway Bridge and Commemorative Plaque

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A noteworthy railway bridge is located here shortly before or after Burntisland station.
On one of the bridge piers, a plaque can be found in honour of William Bald. He …

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7.93 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.55 km

704 m

355 m

305 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

1.71 km

1.48 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

18°C

14°C

72 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Limestone Waterfall – Silversands Beach, Aberdour loop from Burntisland

Mary Somerville Commemorative Plaque

Coat of Arms Stone Carving

Limestone Waterfall

Foreshore Near Carron Harbour

Silversands Beach, Aberdour

Path With Views Over Silversands

Castle Gateway

Railway Bridge and Commemorative Plaque

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