Fife Coastal Path – View of Inchkeith Island loop from Kirkcaldy

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Fife Coastal Path – View of Inchkeith Island loop from Kirkcaldy

Moderate

4.5

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hikers

Fife Coastal Path – View of Inchkeith Island loop from Kirkcaldy

02:06

8.13km

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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93 m

Kirkcaldy Train Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The Boy In The Train by Mary Campbell Smith

Whit wey does the engine say ‘Toot-toot’?
Is it feart to gang in the tunnel?
Whit wey is the furnace no …

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162 m

Kirkcaldy Galleries, Museum and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

The land for the town's museum and art gallery was donated by John Nairn (the grandson of the linoleum manufacturer, Michael Nairn) Situated on the former site of Balsusney House, …

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3.36 km

Seafield Abandoned Dock and Piers

Highlight • Structure

In 1883, Seafield Dock and Railway Act, granted a company of shareholders permission to erect five acre dock enclosed by two piers here. Primarily, the dock intended to gain share …

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3.52 km

Fife Coastal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Good path. Mix of trail and gravel with steps and rock gardens. Possibly not for beginners.

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3.87 km

View of Inchkeith Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Inchkeith island viewing along the coastal path near Seafield tower, the island has been the refuge to many infectious diseases i.e. syphilis from 14th Century to 16th Century. The island …

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4.01 km

Seafield Tower

Highlight • Castle

The lands here at Seafield (as well as the lands at Markinch) were granted to Robert Moultrie by King James II in 1443 and the tower was in his family …

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4.10 km

Just after passing the tower, look out for seals along the shore. Watch and listen to them as you enjoy the view of the surrounding area. On a brighter day, you can just see Arthur’s Seat across the water.

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5.40 km

Seafield Beach, Kirkcaldy

Highlight • Beach

This photo is of Seafield beach in 1900, with merrymakers thronging the beach. The building flying with flag was the Seafield café which advertised musical comedy and entertainers in summertime. …

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8.13 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.79 km

512 m

347 m

283 m

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

2.05 km

1.03 km

638 m

534 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

6°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

December 13, 2022,13 Kirkcaldy Coastal. Read COMMENTS information

Over time any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required.

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See pictures attached taken along the route, including one showing the route on Ordnance Survey mapping.

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A cold, winter evening walk, which started an hour after sunset. This route is available 24/365.