Fife Coastal Path
Cover 83 miles on the Fife Coastal Path, a stunning seaside walk from Queensferry to Newport-on-Tay. Self-guided walking holidays.
Fife Coastal Path
https://www.contours.co.uk/fife-coastal-path
A walk from North Queensferry to Newport-on-Tay along the golden coastline of Fife.
From £570 per person
Over 83 miles, the Fife Coastal Path explores changing landscapes from Fife’s industrial south to the rural north, traversing low cliffs, rocky bays and grass-tufted dunes as it roves between thriving fishing villages and ports. On a self-guided walk, you’ll glimpse grey seals basking on the rocks just off the shore, and count the abundant reminders of Scotland’s rich history, including caves with prehistoric paintings, castles and old watch houses, to name but a few.
The path takes in a large part of Fife’s coastline, with plenty of beachside walking and scenic views over historic ruins to enjoy.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
From £675 per person
Walk 83 miles along the Fife Coastal Path from Queensferry to Newport-on-Tay. The landscapes here are both diverse and beautiful, gradually changing from lively, industrial ports to quiet, rural scenery as the walk progresses.
Wildlife lovers and keen historians alike will enjoy the many discoveries along the route, including opportunities to spot both grey seals and prehistoric caves among many other interesting sights. Coupled with the undulating terrain and a smattering of welcoming harbours, the Fife Coastal Path is a fantastic trail to suit all tastes.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCP1 | From North Queensferry(T) to Newport-on-Tay(T) | 4 days walking | £675 | |
| FCP2 | From North Queensferry(T) to Newport-on-Tay(T) | 5 days walking | £805 | |
| FCP3 | From North Queensferry(T) to Newport-on-Tay(T) | 6 days walking | £940 | |
| FCP4 | From North Queensferry(T) to Newport-on-Tay(T) | 7 days walking | £1070 | |
| FCP5 | From North Queensferry(T) to Newport-on-Tay(T) | 8 days walking | £1205 | |
| FCP6 | From North Queensferry(T) to Newport-on-Tay(T) | 9 days walking | £1330 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCPSB1 | From Leven(L) to St Andrews | 3 days walking | £570 | |
| FCPSB2 | From Leven(L) to St Andrews | 4 days walking | £710 |
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“Would like to emphasise that EVERYONE I met at the B&BS were extremely friendly and helpful. Love listening to their stories!”Mrs Douglas, UK
“Another fabulous Scotland walk. Beautiful coastal vistas, pretty villages, and lots of wildlife.”Mr Julyan, UK
“Several of the B&B owners along my route remarked that Contours is by far the best of the companies they deal with.”Ms Petersen, Denmark
“Excellent holiday and great places to stay.”Dr Summers, UK
“To walk the Fife Coastal Path was an amazing experience. One of the best holidays of our life! We will for sure do more such trips with you. Best regards from Switzerland, Claudia Larsen.”Ms Larsen, Switzerland
“We arrived home full of enthusiasm for future walking holidays. Excellent signage and excellent accommodation.”Mr Martin, New Zealand
“Myself and my wife are aged 71 and 68 respectively. We seek walks which are not too challenging. We enjoy coastal walks having previously walked the Norfolk Coastal Path booked through yourselves. The Fife coastal path didn’t disappoint. It’s demanding in stretches, especially the approach to Elie via the headland and the approach to St Andrews where various cliffs require a level of fitness and a high degree of caution. The overall scenery is stunning. June is an ideal month to visit Scotland (we’re from the north of Scotland originally), invariably affording better weather and long bright evenings. In summary, we’d thoroughly recommend our walk from Burntisland to St Andrews. We set aside 6 days to allow us to enjoy a rest day in Anstruther when we visited the Isle of May bird sanctuary. It’s possible to complete the walk in 4 days where we took 5. We’re now looking at our next walk with St Ives to Padstow a possibility.”Mr Henderson, UK
“The path was clearly marked the entire way. The guidebook was fantastic. The scenery was fantastic!”Mrs Andrews, USA
“A superb walk; the arrangements all went well. The B&Bs were excellent, amongst the best that I have ever used. I had a query with accommodation for the Saturday night, but only noticed at mid-day on that day. It was gratifying that a member of staff was still available by phone on a Saturday and the query was clarified quickly and efficiently.”Mr Hadfield, UK
