Fife Coastal Path Short Break
Sample the Fife Coastal Path on a short self-guided walking holiday: the perfect weekend getaway. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included
Fife Coastal Path Short Break
https://www.contours.co.uk/fife-coastal-path-short-break
A walk from North Queensferry to Newport-on-Tay along the golden coastline of Fife.
From £570 per person
Enjoy an engaging hike through changing landscapes from Fife’s industrial south to the rural north. The Fife Coastal Path explores an area of low cliffs and rocky bays, grass-tufted dunes and picturesque fishing villages. Glimpse grey seals basking on the rocks just off the shore, and count the abundant reminders of Scotland’s rich history, including the caves with prehistoric paintings, the castles and the old watch houses, to name but a few.
Between the many thriving little ports along the trail, the path explores a large part of Fife’s coastline, with plenty of beachside walking and scenic views over historic ruins to enjoy.
From £570 per person
Setting off from the seaside town of Leven, this short break explores the beautiful East Neuk fishing villages that dot the coastline of Fife along this central section of the Fife Coastal Path. All the best parts of the full-length trail are here, with long walks along sandy beaches and the occasional assent to clifftop paths, where you’ll find staggering views out to sea.
This walk draws to its conclusion in St Andrews, where you can visit a ruined 12th century castle, the famous golf club, or the towering remains of the largest cathedral in Scotland, making this an excellent place in which to celebrate the completion of your walk.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCPSB1 | From Leven(L) to St Andrews | 3 days walking | £570 | |
| FCPSB2 | From Leven(L) to St Andrews | 4 days walking | £710 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCPSB1 | From Leven(L) to St Andrews | 3 days walking | £570 | |
| FCPSB2 | From Leven(L) to St Andrews | 4 days walking | £710 |
Please note that accommodation in St Andrew's is in very high demand and many accommodations have a minimum two night booking policy. As a side effect of this high demand an upgrade supplement charge may be necessary for St Andrew's or alternatively, transfers to nearby accommodation may be provided. You will be contacted if this circumstance will arise for your booking.
Travel to Leven(L) where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Leven(L) to Elie(L). 10 miles (16km) / 433 ft (132 m) ascent
Elie(L) to Crail. 11 miles (18km) / 456 ft (139 m) ascent
Crail to St Andrews. 13.5 miles (21.5km) / 722 ft (220 m) ascent
Depart from St Andrews after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Breathing in the fresh sea air, surrounded by the beautiful coastal scenery.
Wandering right through Fife’s heritage of sea-fishing, which still thrives in East Neuk’s fishing villages.
Visiting the historical landmarks of Lady’s Tower, a 16th-century dovecote, Newark Castle, St Monans Windmill, and the museum at Crail.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“The scenery was spectacular. All our B&B hosts were so welcoming and helpful.”Miss Hardman, Canada
“We enjoyed our holiday very much, and we got lucky with the weather all the way as well . The accommodations we stayed at were absolutely great. I have already recommended this and other holidays from Contours Holidays to several friends. Yes, I’m sure I will book another holiday from you in the future. I already had the pleasure of walking the West Highland Way with you a few years ago.”Mr Opedal, Norway
“Hello, we’ve had a great holiday, thank you so much. We managed to miss the rain as well, which was extra lucky. The person who took us to/ from the accommodation locations was very friendly and helpful too. Thank you!”Mrs Hoy, UK
“It was an excellent decision to book such a holiday! Great experience! I’ve already recommended this holiday to others.”Mr Ofir, Israel
“Overall - a FABULOUS holiday. We will return & thank you.”Mrs Cameron, UK
“Went extremely smoothly from start to finish. All lovely places to stay.”Mrs Mullen, UK
“We loved our trip! Thank you for the wonderful planning and communication.”Ms Glassman, USA
“We fully enjoyed our Scotland Fife hike.”Mr Parillo, USA
