View of Kirkcaldy Coast – Seals at Seafield Tower loop from Stark's Park

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View of Kirkcaldy Coast – Seals at Seafield Tower loop from Stark's Park

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View of Kirkcaldy Coast – Seals at Seafield Tower loop from Stark's Park

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5.17km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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607 m

View of Kirkcaldy Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

I wouldn’t advise cycling along coastal path from Kirkcaldy to kinghorn.quite a few stairs and steps with large bricks etc.cycled today for first time won’t do it again really unsafe

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920 m

Seafield Colliery

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1954, the National Coal Board began preparatory work in a new deep mine reserved beneath the Forth. The Seafield Colliery twin towers can be seen from the skyline and …

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1.46 km

Seafield Tower

Highlight • Castle

The lands here at Seafield (as well as the lands at Markinch) were granted to Robert Moultrie by King James II in 1443 and the tower was in his family …

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1.56 km

Just after passing the tower, look out for seals along the shore. Watch and listen to them as you enjoy the view of the surrounding area. On a brighter day, you can just see Arthur’s Seat across the water.

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2.61 km

Old Wall on the Firth of Forth

Highlight • Historical Site

Right on the water, there is an old wall here. Possibly, this was the site of a castle.

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3.89 km

View of Inchkeith Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Inchkeith island viewing along the coastal path near Seafield tower, the island has been the refuge to many infectious diseases i.e. syphilis from 14th Century to 16th Century. The island …

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4.24 km

Fife Coastal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Good path. Mix of trail and gravel with steps and rock gardens. Possibly not for beginners.

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4.40 km

Seafield Abandoned Dock and Piers

Highlight • Structure

In 1883, Seafield Dock and Railway Act, granted a company of shareholders permission to erect five acre dock enclosed by two piers here. Primarily, the dock intended to gain share …

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5.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

741 m

218 m

162 m

Surfaces

3.69 km