Dunfermline and West Fife Ramblers group logo.

Dunfermline and West Fife Group

We are the Dunfermline and West Fife Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Email

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
1 of 0

Overview

This is a linear walk from Dalgety Bay to Aberdour Silver Sands. The route returns the same way but with two extra loops to wartime defences and to Monks Cave at Braefoot Bay. There will be a stop for lunch near the Sands café, Silver Sands beach.

Map: OS Landranger 65

Walk grade: Leisurely/C

Ramblers grade: Leisurely. Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.

Car Share: Passengers please give your driver £3

 

Thursday, 26 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

There is a good path for most of this walk, with a small section on grass. The path to Monk's Cave is narrow at the entrance to the cave. Stout footwear advised.

Please take care at minor road crossings and be aware of aerial golf balls by the golf course at Aberdour.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 09851 87768
Nearest postcode:
KY12 7QH
what3words:
factories.straw.belts
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Leys Park road car park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 16730 84588
Nearest postcode:
KY3 0RY
what3words:
birdcage.dined.knocking
Start time:
10:00 am

Cornerstone Church, Dalgety Bay

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking