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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

View of Eden Estuary – The Old Course at St Andrews loop from St Andrews

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

View of Eden Estuary – The Old Course at St Andrews loop from St Andrews

Moderate

5.0

(4)

hikers

View of Eden Estuary – The Old Course at St Andrews loop from St Andrews

02:01

7.92km

30m

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: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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206 m

West Port City Gate, St Andrews

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the last city gates still extant in Scotland, West Port was built in 1589 and rebuilt in 1843. There are two 'ports', or city gates still standing in …

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526 m

Hope Park and Martyrs Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

1.20 km

Swilcan Bridge, St Andrews Links

Highlight • Bridge

A bridge smaller than it appears, providing access to the greens.

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3.65 km

The Old Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

The Old Pavilion is the newest facility at the Home of Golf and is located next to the first tee at the Old Course. It offers golfers somewhere to wait …

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6.96 km

The Old Course at St Andrews

Highlight • Structure

The oldest golf course in the world. A remarkable place for all golfers and golf fans.

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7.02 km

St. Andrews: Tom Morris Statue

Highlight • Monument

The Tom Morris Statue stands on Bow Butts, just behind the Royal & Ancient Golf Club’s clubhouse. It was unveiled in October 2024 and depicts the „The grand old man of golf“ looking down on St. Andrews‘ famous golf course.

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7.13 km

Martyrs' Monument, St Andrews

Highlight • Monument

Martyrs’ Monument in St Andrews, Scotland, enjoys a high-profile location adjacent to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, overlooking the world-famous Old Course and the spectacular West Sands. It was …

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7.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.76 km

1.13 km

326 m

295 m

285 m

128 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

2.69 km

1.35 km

210 m

193 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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View of Eden Estuary – The Old Course at St Andrews loop from St Andrews

West Port City Gate, St Andrews

Hope Park and Martyrs Parish Church

Swilcan Bridge, St Andrews Links