Fife Coast Path
Explore the Fife Coastal Path at your own pace on a full-length self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Fife Coast Path
https://www.contours.co.uk/fife-coastal-path
A fantastic walking holiday along Fife's coastline from North Queensferry to Newport-on-Tay.
From £555 per person
This holiday option explores the full length of the Fife Coast Path from Queensferry in the south for Newport-on-Tay in the north. The landscapes are both diverse and beautiful, gradually changing from lively, industrial ports to quiet, rural scenery as the walk progresses.
Wildlife lovers and keen historians alike will enjoy the many discoveries along the route, including opportunities to spot both grey seals and prehistoric caves among many other interesting sights. Coupled with the undulating terrain and a smattering of welcoming harbours, the Fife Coast Path is a fantastic trail to suit all tastes.
Admiring the views from the Rock and Spindle formations back toward the medieval city of St Andrews.
Visiting a chain of castles, including Aberdour, Macduff’s, St Andrews and Wemyss castles.
Spotting a variety of wildlife along the undulating coastline, including seals, dolphins, cormorants and puffins.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCP1 | From North Queensferry to Newport-on-Tay | 5 days walking | £555 | |
| FCP2 | From North Queensferry to Newport-on-Tay | 6 days walking | £645 | |
| FCP3 | From North Queensferry to Newport-on-Tay | 7 days walking | £740 | |
| FCP4 | From North Queensferry to Newport-on-Tay | 8 days walking | £830 |
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 North Queensferry where your first night's accommodation has been booked
North Queensferry to Burntisland. 11 miles (17.5km)
Burntisland to Leven. 16 miles (25.5km)
Leven to Anstruther. 16 miles (25.5km)
Anstruther to St Andrews. 17 miles (27km)
St Andrews to Newport-on-Tay. 19 miles (30.5km)
Depart from Newport-on-Tay 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; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
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:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“Several of the B&B owners along my route remarked that Contours is by far the best of the companies they deal with.”Ms Petersen, Denmark
“A lovely walk through varied countryside. Good food and B&B. Bags arrived as expected at all stops. This walk is relatively flat and has lovely coastal scenery. Visiting St Andrews is worthwhile.”Mrs Menzies, UK
“Another fabulous Scotland walk. Beautiful coastal vistas, pretty villages, and lots of wildlife.”Mr Julyan, UK
“So much to love about this walk, particularly the areas around Burntisland, Leven, Elie, Pittenweem, St Monans and Anstruther. A photographers delight. A pity I didn't have longer to explore!”Mrs Dugmore, Australia
“Very nice walk, good accommodations.”Mr Nagy, USA
“A gorgeous walk, not too strenuous. Weather was amazing - sun every day! Lovely accommodations. I am very impressed with your company - with the information packs, the quality of accommodation. All in all, a fabulous trip.”Ms LoCascio, Austria
“The path was clearly marked the entire way. The guidebook was fantastic. The scenery was fantastic!”Mrs Andrews, USA
“Excellent holiday and great places to stay.”Dr Summers, UK
“We arrived home full of enthusiasm for future walking holidays. Excellent signage and excellent accommodation.”Mr Martin, New Zealand
