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Royal Burgh Of Crail And District

Crail Harbour – Caiplie Caves loop from Crail

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Royal Burgh Of Crail And District

Crail Harbour – Caiplie Caves loop from Crail

Moderate

4.8

(24)

254

hikers

Crail Harbour – Caiplie Caves loop from Crail

03:13

12.6km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

129 m

Crail Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crail has been a market town since permission was granted for the market in 1178. The harbour has always been used but the present stone harbour defence was first built …

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2

2.06 km

Elie Chain Walk Caves

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

2.27 km

St. Monans Caves and Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

Incredible caves and rock formations right alongside the coastal path, worth stopping and exploring while passing

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4

4.53 km

View of the North Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

6.40 km

Scottish Fisheries Museum

Highlight • Monument

Much bigger than you think. Very interesting museum and gallery

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6

10.5 km

Caiplie Caves

Highlight • Cave

Impressive rock formation

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7

12.1 km

Old Stone House with Sea View

Highlight • Historical Site

8

12.3 km

View of Crail Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

B

12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

2.27 km

1.33 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.78 km

1.93 km

1.75 km

654 m

292 m

201 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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9°C

42 %

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