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Elie And Royal Burgh Of Earlsferry

Elie and Earlsferry Beach – Ruby Bay loop from Elie and Earlsferry

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Elie And Royal Burgh Of Earlsferry

Elie and Earlsferry Beach – Ruby Bay loop from Elie and Earlsferry

Moderate

4.9

(9)

122

hikers

Elie and Earlsferry Beach – Ruby Bay loop from Elie and Earlsferry

02:58

11.2km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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794 m

Ruins

Ruins

1.30 km

Beach

Beach

3

3.49 km

Elie Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

4

3.79 km

Elie and Earlsferry Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice big beach with a few pubs and places to eat next to it

Tip by

5

4.61 km

Ruby Bay

Highlight • Rest Area

If you are looking for a scenic and sandy beach in Fife, you might want to visit Ruby Bay in Elie. This sheltered bay is home to diverse wildlife, such …

Tip by

6

4.73 km

View over Elie

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

8.95 km

View of Elie Beach from Kincraig Headland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Views of Elie beach from Kincraig headland

Tip by

8

9.18 km

Coastal Walk Through Farmland

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

B

11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

4.02 km

1.80 km

373 m

350 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.93 km

2.69 km

1.53 km

555 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 1 September

16°C

8°C

82 %

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