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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.

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
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Overview

A walk exploring the “fringe” of the East Neuk of Fife.  From St Monans, with its windmill and saltpans, we follow the coastline utilising the Fife Coastal Path, with views across the Firth of Forth estuary, through Pittenweem, with its active harbour, to Anstruther.  We return to St Monans through pastoral hinterland typical of the East Neuk and passing Balcaskie Castle on the way.

 

Saturday, 25 April 2026
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent:
36m / 118ft
Type:
circular

Generally good paths and tracks with several uphill “undulations”. Paths might be muddy in places. Although not a particularly arduous walk, all weather walking gear recommended.  Several road sections where care is required.

Limited parking so please car share where possible. Let the walk leader know if you will be travelling direct to the start point or if you will be going to the meeting point for car sharing.

Please contact the walk leader to book no later than 24 hours before the walk as places are limited.

OS Landranger Map: 59

Ramblers walk grade Moderate: Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.

Car share: return mileage is 66 miles. Passengers please give driver £6.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 09880 87775
Nearest postcode:
KY12 0AA
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Leys park road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 52928 01751
Nearest postcode:
KY10 2BB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Miller Terrace car park, St Monans Grid ref: NO 528 018

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