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East Wemyss And Mcduff

Caves by the roadside – Castle Ruins near Well Cave loop from East Wemyss

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

East Wemyss And Mcduff

Caves by the roadside – Castle Ruins near Well Cave loop from East Wemyss

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hikers

Caves by the roadside – Castle Ruins near Well Cave loop from East Wemyss

01:56

7.20km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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29 m

View of Hillsborough Bay from The Braes

Highlight • Trail

'The Braes' is the local name for the hillside which stretches for some distance above Buckhaven Bay.

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3.02 km

Buckhaven Outdoor Fitness Area

Highlight • Structure

3.31 km

MacDuff's Castle was originally built in the 11th century. However, nothing survives from this period and the ruins you see today are from the 14th and 15th centuries. You can explore the castle for free, at your leisure, as there is no tourist infrastructure. Be warned, though, the castle is said to be haunted by the grey lady, who has also been sighted around the caves below. Locals say it is the ghost of Mary Sibbald, who was found guilty of theft and died in the castle.

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7.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.38 km

778 m

643 m

269 m

130 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

1.16 km

739 m

511 m

368 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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