The Pilgrim's Way: St Andrews to Ceres

Dunfermline and West Fife Group

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Overview

Fife Pilgrim Way, 1st section going west. The start is in the ancient town of St Andrews, by the cathedral, ending in the village of Ceres. Walking is a pleasant mix of town and riverside paths, minor roads and farmland and woodland tracks.

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Local grade: C+ OS map: 59

Some sections can be muddy, with a few narrow, rough tracks. The day starts with a bus Ceres-St Andrews, details later.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 09810 87761
Nearest postcode:: KY12 7QH
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 40000 11421
Nearest postcode:: KY15 5QN
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Ceres, Hope Green car park by Fife Folk museum. Take bus to St Andrews to reach walk start.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NO 40200 11501
Nearest postcode:: KY15 5NH
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Estimated finish time:: 3:45 pm

Ceres car park, by Folk Museum

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