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Elie And Royal Burgh Of Earlsferry

Newark Castle Ruins – St Monans Windmill loop from Elie and Earlsferry

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

Elie And Royal Burgh Of Earlsferry

Newark Castle Ruins – St Monans Windmill loop from Elie and Earlsferry

Moderate

4.8

(33)

231

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Newark Castle Ruins – St Monans Windmill loop from Elie and Earlsferry

04:10

16.3km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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3.03 km

Newark Castle Ruins

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A castle has existed on this site since the 13th century. However, the remains that you see today date to around the 15th century. Whilst there is not much left …

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4.82 km

St Monans Windmill

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During the 17th and 18th centuries, salt was a vital commodity to the communities along this coastline. During that time, St Monans was used to pump seawater into pans. Once …

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7.43 km

View of the Isle of May from the Fife Coastal Path near Pittenweem

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Here on the Fife Coastal Path, just on the outskirts of the charming fishing village of Pittenweem, you have gorgeous coastal views south with distant views of the Isle of …

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7.64 km

Path Through Anstruther Golf Course and Coastal View

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9.22 km

View of Pittenweem Bay

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Beautiful bay with lots of rock pools when tide goes out.

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9.44 km

Coastal Bathing Spot

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11.7 km

St Monans Church and Graveyard on the Fife Coastal Path

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A beautiful old cemetery located directly on the sea.

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14.6 km

Beach

15.3 km

View of Elie Lighthouse and Lady's Tower

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Elie Lighthouse is located on an interesting stretch of beach, which invites you to a short hike.

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Elie Lighthouse is located on an interesting stretch of beach that invites to a short hike.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

5.18 km

2.57 km

1.40 km

655 m

444 m

Surfaces

6.65 km

4.28 km

3.93 km

748 m

490 m

213 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

46 %

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Newark Castle Ruins – St Monans Windmill loop from Elie and Earlsferry

Newark Castle Ruins

St Monans Windmill

View of the Isle of May from the Fife Coastal Path near Pittenweem

Path Through Anstruther Golf Course and Coastal View

View of Pittenweem Bay

Coastal Bathing Spot

St Monans Church and Graveyard on the Fife Coastal Path

View of Elie Lighthouse and Lady's Tower

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