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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

St Andrews Castle – St Andrews Cathedral Ruins loop from St Andrews

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

St Andrews Castle – St Andrews Cathedral Ruins loop from St Andrews

Easy

4.9

(9)

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St Andrews Castle – St Andrews Cathedral Ruins loop from St Andrews

01:45

6.72km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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374 m

East Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

Atmospheric light at any time of day.

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Moody light at any time of the day.

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518 m

St Andrews Harbour

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Small but fine harbor, invites you to stroll

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760 m

St Andrews Castle

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Interesting and varied trail with great views.

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Interesting and varied way with great views.

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1.12 km

St Andrews Castle

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The ruins of St Andrews Castle lie right on the coast, with magnificent sea views. In its near 500-year history, the castle has served as a palace, fortress and prison …

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4.25 km

St Salvator's Chapel

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This place of worship in St Andrews, with its high tower that clearly towers over the surrounding area, would make you think of a church rather than a chapel. It …

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4.42 km

University of St Andrews

Highlight • Historical Site

impressive building in the middle of this small villages, surrounded by Golf camps😂😂

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5.95 km

St Andrews Cathedral Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Cathedral of St Andrew (often referred to as St Andrews Cathedral) is a ruined Roman Catholic cathedral in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. It was built in 1158 and became …

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6.61 km

Historic Building by Kinness Burn

Highlight • Historical Site

6.72 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.98 km

1.44 km

1.28 km

1.12 km

485 m

399 m

Surfaces

2.98 km

2.96 km

270 m

193 m

170 m

132 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

19°C

14°C

11 %

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St Andrews Castle – St Andrews Cathedral Ruins loop from St Andrews

East Sands Beach

St Andrews Harbour

St Andrews Castle

St Andrews Castle

St Salvator's Chapel

University of St Andrews

St Andrews Cathedral Ruins

Historic Building by Kinness Burn

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