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MacDuff's Castle – Leven Beach loop from West Wemyss

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MacDuff's Castle – Leven Beach loop from West Wemyss

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MacDuff's Castle – Leven Beach loop from West Wemyss

06:07

23.6km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 10, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.43 km for 52 m

Open: • 6:00 AM-9:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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136 m

West Wemyss Coastal Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Part of the fife coastal path and a fantastic place to get close to the local and visting sea birds. Feeding around the rocky shore at low tide.

Tip by

3.15 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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3.43 km

Castle Ruins near Well Cave

Highlight • Castle

9.45 km

Old Metal Railway Bridge, Leven

Highlight • Historical Site

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
A practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all

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The first two miles follows the River Leven, before joining paved paths for 2.5mls.
Tree lined paths are followed through Tullylaw Wood and Letham Glen, before joining a pth alongside the golf course on Leven Links.
The last half mile is along the shore.

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See the picture attached showing this route on Ordnance Survey, 1:25 mapping.
The OS map for this route: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-glenrothes-north-falkland-lomond-hills
Use a compass to orientate the map :-
Either: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/os-compass
Or OS Locate: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/os-locate
If the OS map is bought, the equivalent digital map may be downloaded to your device.

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This map shows the extensive rail network for Leven & Methil in 1896: maps.nls.uk/view/75533242#zoom=5&lat=4166&lon=6264&layers=BT
“Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland”

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13.9 km

Leven Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

With a vast expanse of clean sand, as well as lovely clean water to swim in, Leven Beach is a great place to relax and play. There are some family-friendly activities nearby and the beach is well-served with facilities.

Tip by

14.5 km

Leven Beach

Highlight • Beach

23.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

5.09 km

3.27 km

1.63 km

995 m

901 m

Surfaces

9.05 km

5.37 km

4.53 km

3.49 km

644 m

516 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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MacDuff's Castle – Leven Beach loop from West Wemyss

West Wemyss Coastal Path

Caves by the roadside

MacDuff's Castle

Castle Ruins near Well Cave

Old Metal Railway Bridge, Leven

Leven Beach

Leven Beach

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