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Leven Beach – Alexander Selkirk Statue loop from Methil

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Leven Beach – Alexander Selkirk Statue loop from Methil

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Leven Beach – Alexander Selkirk Statue loop from Methil

02:38

10.3km

30m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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575 m

Leven Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

With a vast expanse of clean sand, as well as lovely clean water to swim in, Leven Beach is a great place to relax and play. There are some family-friendly activities nearby and the beach is well-served with facilities.

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2.51 km

Leven Beach

Highlight • Beach

4.40 km

Malagan Sculpture at Largo Arts

Highlight • Structure

Stunning artwork from Alan Faulds. On his website (alanfaulds.co.uk/work-archive/2008-2/attachment/malagan-1b), he describes it as "A large piece which took more than a year to make. It is located in my garden. …

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4.49 km

The Aurrie, Lower Largo

Highlight • Cafe

Great wee cafe just off the beach!

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4.59 km

Alexander Selkirk Statue

Highlight • Monument

Statue of Alexander Selkirk outside his birthplace. Selkirk was cast adrift on an desert island for years and was the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's story some 10 years after his rescue.

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5.20 km

Sauna with a View

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice little sauna with fantastic view and cute colour changing rooms next to it. Great for a little stop

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9.22 km

Sunset View Over the Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

2.11 km

1.13 km

904 m

417 m

125 m

Surfaces

5.79 km

2.82 km

1.07 km

250 m

168 m

159 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 26 August

21°C

13°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

January 7, 2023,Leven. Read COMMENTS information

Use information for this route, provided by Komoot and in the COMMENTS, to determine if this route is suitable for you to walk.

Remember that over time, some parts of the route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required.

Some routes are easier to navigate in winter when vegitation is dormant.

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Leven Beach – Alexander Selkirk Statue loop from Methil

Leven Beach

Leven Beach

Malagan Sculpture at Largo Arts

The Aurrie, Lower Largo

Alexander Selkirk Statue

Sauna with a View

Sunset View Over the Beach

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