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Royal Burgh Of Crail And District

Crail Harbour – Caiplie Caves loop from Crail

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Royal Burgh Of Crail And District

Crail Harbour – Caiplie Caves loop from Crail

Easy

4.4

(8)

61

hikers

Crail Harbour – Caiplie Caves loop from Crail

01:34

5.92km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

774 m

Crail Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Steep road down to harbour, select granny gear for the way back!

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2

1.16 km

Crail Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crail has been a market town since permission was granted for the market in 1178. The harbour has always been used but the present stone harbour defence was first built …

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3

3.10 km

Elie Chain Walk Caves

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

3.10 km

Face-Shaped Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural

5

3.12 km

Caiplie Caves

Highlight • Cave

Impressive rock formation

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6

4.64 km

Old Stone House with Sea View

Highlight • Historical Site

7

4.86 km

View of Crail Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

8

5.76 km

Crail: Tolbooth and Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

Parts of Crail’s Tolbooth and Town Hall building date back to the late 16th century. It is nowadays A-listed and used for various events. It can be found at the junction of Marketgate.

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B

5.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.94 km

1.45 km

717 m

587 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

1.24 km

921 m

610 m

103 m

< 100 m

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Friday 23 October

12°C

4°C

98 %

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