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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

The Old Course at St Andrews – St Andrews West Sands loop from St Andrews

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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

The Old Course at St Andrews – St Andrews West Sands loop from St Andrews

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The Old Course at St Andrews – St Andrews West Sands loop from St Andrews

00:58

8.70km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.09 km

Martyrs' Monument, St Andrews

Highlight • Monument

Martyrs’ Monument in St Andrews, Scotland, enjoys a high-profile location adjacent to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, overlooking the world-famous Old Course and the spectacular West Sands. It was …

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2

1.15 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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3

1.20 km

The Old Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

The Old Pavilion is the newest facility at the Home of Golf and is located next to the first tee at the Old Course. It offers golfers somewhere to wait …

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4

1.25 km

World Golf Museum

Highlight • Monument

No golf lover – nor even those who think they might not be very interested in golf – should miss visiting the award-winning British Golf Museum, situated just a long …

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5

2.76 km

St Andrews West Sands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Famous for the opening scenes of the film Chariots of Fire, St Andrews West Sands extends for almost two miles of uninterrupted sand backed with dunes and the world-renowned golf course.

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6

5.98 km

West Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

7

8.25 km

Hope Park and Martyrs Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

B

8.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.69 km

2.78 km

1.33 km

641 m

128 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

3.39 km

690 m

340 m

< 100 m

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