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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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United Kingdom
Scotland
Fife
Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

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

Easy

18

hikers

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

01:10

4.55km

20m

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

285 m

Swilcan Bridge, St Andrews Links

Highlight • Bridge

A bridge smaller than it appears, providing access to the greens.

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2

697 m

St. Andrews: Tom Morris Statue

Highlight • Monument

The Tom Morris Statue stands on Bow Butts, just behind the Royal & Ancient Golf Club’s clubhouse. It was unveiled in October 2024 and depicts the „The grand old man of golf“ looking down on St. Andrews‘ famous golf course.

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3

750 m

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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4

798 m

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 …

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5

1.04 km

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is one of the oldest golf clubs in the world. It is a private members-only golf club based in St Andrews, …

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6

1.97 km

Koop Sandwiches & Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

7

2.36 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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4.55 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.05 km

1.15 km

663 m

600 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.20 km

278 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

17°C

6°C

44 %

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