Intermediate 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 21, 2025

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3.36 km

Rock Formations with Evidence of Ancient Tropical Seas

This part of the coastal path towards Seafield tower where the formation of rocks, are created from the molten lava and underneath these rocks are the evidence of tropical seas …

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5.01 km

Seals at Seafield Tower

Just after passing the tower, look out for seals along the shore. Watch and listen to them as you enjoy the view of the surrounding area. On a brighter day, you can just see Arthur’s Seat across the water.

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5.59 km

King Alexander III Memorial, Kinghorn

Kinghorn is known for being the place where, in 1286, King Alexander III died. At the time he was married to a beautiful young French princess, Yolande of Dreux, Queen …

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7.22 km

Kinghorn, Kinghorn Loch and Grangehill

9.55 km

Seafield Tower

The lands here at Seafield (as well as the lands at Markinch) were granted to Robert Moultrie by King James II in 1443 and the tower was in his family …

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9.68 km

View of Inchkeith Island

Inchkeith island viewing along the coastal path near Seafield tower, the island has been the refuge to many infectious diseases i.e. syphilis from 14th Century to 16th Century. The island …

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10.2 km

Seafield Abandoned Dock and Piers

In 1883, Seafield Dock and Railway Act, granted a company of shareholders permission to erect five acre dock enclosed by two piers here. Primarily, the dock intended to gain share …

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10.8 km

Seafield Beach, Kirkcaldy

This photo is of Seafield beach in 1900, with merrymakers thronging the beach. The building flying with flag was the Seafield café which advertised musical comedy and entertainers in summertime. …

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.27 km

4.20 km

1.56 km

978 m

286 m

143 m

Surfaces

4.75 km

4.10 km

3.25 km

1.86 km

393 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Seals at Seafield Tower – View of Inchkeith Island loop from Pathhead

Rock Formations with Evidence of Ancient Tropical Seas

Seals at Seafield Tower

King Alexander III Memorial, Kinghorn

Kinghorn, Kinghorn Loch and Grangehill

Seafield Tower

View of Inchkeith Island

Seafield Abandoned Dock and Piers

Seafield Beach, Kirkcaldy

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