West Sands Beach – The Old Course at St Andrews loop from University of St Andrews

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West Sands Beach – The Old Course at St Andrews loop from University of St Andrews

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West Sands Beach – The Old Course at St Andrews loop from University of St Andrews

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7.27km

30m

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: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.55 km

West Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

Pictureque Beach with views over St Andrews

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2.72 km

No golf lover – nor even those who think they might not be very interested in golf – should miss visiting the award-winning British Golf Museum, situated just a long putt away from the 18th Green of the Old Course in St Andrews.

Featuring a detailed history of the development of the game and its equipment, a footage archive, and substantial quantities of golfing memorabilia, this is a place for enthusiasts and novices alike. Children will most enjoy the interactive displays and the chance to try putting with different clubs and balls from down the ages. The museum features a roof-top cafe offering spectacular views over the golf courses and beaches.

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2.77 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 in comfort with access to toilets and light refreshments ahead of their tee time. There is also a bag drop facility and information point available for visiting golfers.

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2.82 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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3.96 km

University of St Andrews

Highlight • Historical Site

impressive building in the middle of this small villages, surrounded by Golf camps😂😂

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4.02 km

St Salvator's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

This place of worship in St Andrews, with its high tower that clearly towers over the surrounding area, would make you think of a church rather than a chapel. It was not dedicated to one of the many people we venerate as blessed or saints and ask for their heavenly intercession with God. Rather, it was dedicated to the incarnate Son of God, Jesus Christ, the Redeemer and Savior ("Saint Salvator").

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4.61 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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4.72 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 built to commemorate a number of Protestant figures who were martyred in St Andrews between 1520 and 1560, and highlights the important role that the town played in the Reformation.

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7.27 km

End point

Parking

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