Balcomie Sands – Rock Formation on the Coast loop from Kingsbarns

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Balcomie Sands – Rock Formation on the Coast loop from Kingsbarns

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Balcomie Sands – Rock Formation on the Coast loop from Kingsbarns

02:22

20.2km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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5.85 km

Balcomie Sands

Highlight • Natural

A nice secluded sandy beach on the coast near Fife Head. It makes a good picnic spot on a coastal walk around here.
Mary's Skelly - the rocky platform at …

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6.04 km

Constantine's Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

A short uphill walk from Constantine's cave takes you to Crail Golfing Society clubhouse. A perfect stop for Sunday lunch. crailgolfingsociety.co.uk/restaurant-bar

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6.87 km

Crail Airfield Pillbox, Fife Ness

Highlight • Monument

The most easterly point of Fife is a rocky outcrop with dangerous rocks offshore. A series of light ships were used here as it proved impossible to build a lighthouse …

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8.25 km

Rock Formation on the Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not a peaceful place, geologically anyway. Evidence of huge disruptions in the past litter the coastline

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10.1 km

View of North Berwick from Fife Coastal Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good section of the coastal path - great views across to North Berwick

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12.4 km

Kilminning Coast Wildlife Reserve

Nature Reserve

13.6 km

Freeness Harbour Stone Beacon Remains

Highlight • Historical Site

Best laid plans of mice & men - efforts to build a stone beacon here (to protect ships sailing close to the North Carr Rocks) were dashed when a storm …

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14.0 km

Crail Golfing Society Clubhouse and Fife Ness View

Highlight • Viewpoint

The most North East Corner of Fife, looking out over the North Sea. The Crail Golfing Society Club House also makes for a good coffee stop, and there are some interesting walks out along the Coastal Path.

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