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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

The Old Course at St Andrews – St Andrews West Sands loop from St Andrews

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Running trails & routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

The Old Course at St Andrews – St Andrews West Sands loop from St Andrews

Moderate

5.0

(1)

210

runners

The Old Course at St Andrews – St Andrews West Sands loop from St Andrews

00:58

8.70km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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1.09 km

Martyrs' Monument, St Andrews

Highlight • Monument

Martyrs’ Monument in St Andrews, Scotland, enjoys a high-profile location adjacent to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, overlooking the world-famous Old Course and the spectacular West Sands. It was built to commemorate a number of Protestant figures who were martyred in St Andrews between 1520 and 1560, and highlights the important role that the town played in the Reformation.

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1.15 km

The Old Course at St Andrews

Highlight • Structure

The oldest golf course in the world. A remarkable place for all golfers and golf fans.

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1.20 km

The Old Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

The Old Pavilion is the newest facility at the Home of Golf and is located next to the first tee at the Old Course. It offers golfers somewhere to wait in comfort with access to toilets and light refreshments ahead of their tee time. There is also a bag drop facility and information point available for visiting golfers.

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1.25 km

World Golf Museum

Highlight • Monument

No golf lover – nor even those who think they might not be very interested in golf – should miss visiting the award-winning British Golf Museum, situated just a long putt away from the 18th Green of the Old Course in St Andrews.

Featuring a detailed history of the development of the game and its equipment, a footage archive, and substantial quantities of golfing memorabilia, this is a place for enthusiasts and novices alike. Children will most enjoy the interactive displays and the chance to try putting with different clubs and balls from down the ages. The museum features a roof-top cafe offering spectacular views over the golf courses and beaches.

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2.76 km

St Andrews West Sands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Famous for the opening scenes of the film Chariots of Fire, St Andrews West Sands extends for almost two miles of uninterrupted sand backed with dunes and the world-renowned golf course.

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