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Give a hike!St Andrews / Cill Rìmhinn
Fife
Slow Ways linking St Andrews and Anstruther, Ceres, Crail, Cupar, Leuchars, Pittenweem
Scotland / Fife / St Andrews
St Andrews’s six Slow Ways are 46% checked
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Walk to St Andrews from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Ceres—St Andrews
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Cersta one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 197m | Descent 253m | ||
Cupar—St Andrews
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Cupsta one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent 304m | Descent 311m | |
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Leuchars—St Andrews
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Leusta one |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 9km/6mi | Ascent 64m | Descent 60m | ||
St Andrews—Anstruther
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Staans one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 27km/17mi | Ascent 352m | Descent 338m | ||
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St Andrews—Crail
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Stacra one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 20km/12mi | Ascent 320m | Descent 306m | ||
St Andrews—Crail
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Stacra two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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St Andrews—Pittenweem
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Stapit one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent 186m | Descent 183m | ||
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St Andrews—Pittenweem
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Stapit two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 20km/13mi | Ascent 258m | Descent 256m |
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Collective progress
41% of St Andrews’s six route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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6 people have contributed to St Andrews’s Slow Ways
2 people have pledged to walk and review a route
0 people have surveyed a route in St Andrews
88km out of 146km have been walked and reviewed
97km of reviews have been shared in St Andrews
Latest Updates
However, the route suggested is a little outdated - especially over the Ceres river where, unfortunately (due to the storms of the past season I think) the bridge is no more....
Iain
Beautiful views of the Isle of May and Firth of Forth dominate the first sections, before turning inland for walk through peaceful farmland. The last section is a sometimes tricky up and down along the Coast Path again, with views over St Andrews towards Tentsmuir. The section before turning down into Kingsbarns is along an old railway line and is absolutely beautiful. Turning off to Kingsbarns the path is a little overgrown (see pictures) and can be rough in places under the grass. After heading though Kingsbarns, before heading down onto the Coast Path again there is another section along a busy road. The final section is along the Coast Path and has beautiful views of rock formations and the West Sands at St Andrews....
segue2earthy
I think it would be better the other way round, the St Andrews end of the path is quite demanding and would have been a better start than finish. If you wanted a longer walk you could drop down onto the Path from Crail which would take you round Fife Ness and add approx an extra 2 miles / 3.2km onto your route. Beyond Buddo Ness, round Kinkell Ness and along Kinkell Braes the path runs alongside a steep escarpment. This is the second time I've walked it, both times from Crail to St Andrews because buses from St Andrews are more frequent than those from Crail so I knew I wouldn't have long to wait to get home....
JoB
Slow Ways Cristie added Stacra two, a new walk from St Andrews to Crail
Walk this routeThis is the last stage of the Fife Pilgrim Way, a long distance route from Dunfermline to St Andrews promoted by the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/walks/fife-pilgrim-way/ceres-to-st-andrews/). It's a clear, well waymarked path with good views. Food and drink is available in Craigtoun Country Park (10km)....
David Giles
I would suggest following the path along the station road rather than Main St as there is no path along main street and you will be walking along a 40mph road with military traffic. Other than that, the route is paved all the way! Great coffee spot in Guardbridge for a stop along the way!...
BCOUSINO
Slow Ways added Leusta one, a new walk from Leuchars to St Andrews
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Staans one, a new walk from St Andrews to Anstruther
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Stapit one, a new walk from St Andrews to Pittenweem
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Stapit two, a new walk from St Andrews to Pittenweem
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St Andrews’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
NO5046916760
Lat / Lon
56.34059° / -2.80282°
Easting / Northing
350,469E / 716,760N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of St Andrews's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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