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View of Culross Harbour – Hawkcraig Cliff and Lighthouse loop from Aberdour

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View of Culross Harbour – Hawkcraig Cliff and Lighthouse loop from Aberdour

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View of Culross Harbour – Hawkcraig Cliff and Lighthouse loop from Aberdour

00:59

3.70km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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137 m

View of Culross Harbour

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For a unique perspective of Culross Harbour, consider visiting during the early morning hours. The soft light at sunrise enhances the picturesque quality of the historic village and the Firth …

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1.47 km

Hawkcraig Pier

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(NT 19803 84851) The wooden pier was built in the 1860s to allow pleasure cruises to land passengers at Aberdour’s harbour at low tide.
Source: ramblingscot.com/walks/aberdour-and-hawkcraig-point

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1.74 km

Hawkcraig Cliff and Lighthouse

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1.92 km

Hawkcraig Point Range Front Lighthouse

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Hawkcraig Point Range Front is a lighthouse located at Hawkcraig Point. The lighthouse has a flashing white light with an interval of 5 seconds. Its focal height is 12m and …

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2.48 km

View of Aberdour and the Firth of Forth

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Scottish Outdoor Access Code
A practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all

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Care is required when twice crossing the A921, Aberdour-Burntisland coastal road, at the two following locations....
Here: goo.gl/maps/6rHLKF917rcHqiJd7
Here: goo.gl/maps/PwCjcsHCGwAX41tr5

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3.56 km

View of the Firth of Forth from Aberdour

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Scottish Outdoor Access Code
A practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all
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Three sections of the route are along minor country roads.
The Highway Code – Pedestrians: gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-pedestrians-1-to-35

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3.70 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.88 km

1.22 km

313 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.95 km

569 m

516 m

503 m

150 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 17 June

19°C

13°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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View of Culross Harbour – Hawkcraig Cliff and Lighthouse loop from Aberdour

Aberdour Railway Station

Aberdour West Beach

View of Culross Harbour

Hawkcraig Pier

Hawkcraig Cliff and Lighthouse

Hawkcraig Point Range Front Lighthouse

View of Aberdour and the Firth of Forth

View of the Firth of Forth from Aberdour

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