Gentle strolls ranging typically between 5-10km per day and involving few ascents or descents.
The season for this holiday is:
01 March 2025 - 31 March 2025
01 April 2025 - 31 October 2025
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| mm | 51 | 41 | 47 | 56 | 58 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 51 | 67 | 53 | 49 |
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6 nights: 01 March 2025 - 31 March 2025 & 01 April 2025 - 31 October 2025
Start varies according to season* | End by latest date(s) shown above
| Starting | Price | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 28 Mar 2025 | £860 | £385 |
| 29 Mar - 26 Apr 2025 | £1050 | £485 |
| 27 Apr - 31 May 2025 | £1160 | £520 |
| 1 Jun - 31 Aug 2025 | £1200 | £550 |
| 1 - 30 Sep 2025 | £1090 | £460 |
| 1 - 25 Oct 2025 | £1035 | £460 |
| 3rd & 4th person discount | -£83 | |
| Single traveller supplement | £83 |
Please note: dogs are not permitted on Inntravel holidays
6 nights, staying at Rufflets Hotel: 01 March 2025 - 31 March 2025 & 01 April 2025 - 31 October 2025
Start varies according to season* | End by latest date(s) shown above
| Starting | Price | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 31 Mar 2025 | £1080 | £590 |
| 1 - 22 Apr 2025 | £1335 | £750 |
| 23 Apr - 19 Jun 2025 | £1410 | £780 |
| 20 Jun - 31 Jul 2025 | £1470 | £810 |
| 1 - 31 Aug 2025 | £1405 | £815 |
| 1 Sep - 25 Oct 2025 | £1325 | £700 |
| 3rd & 4th person discount | -£83 | |
| Single traveller supplement | £83 |
Please note: dogs are not permitted on Inntravel holidays
Room upgrades (£ per person per night)
| The Crusoe, Lower Largo | ||
|---|---|---|
| Largo Pier suite: 01 Mar - 30 Jun 2025 | £55 | |
| Largo Pier suite: 01 Jul - 31 Aug 2025 | £78 | |
| Largo Pier suite: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 | £55 |
| Spindrift Guest House, Anstruther | ||
|---|---|---|
| King double: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £11 |
| Albany Hotel, St Andrews | ||
|---|---|---|
| Junior suite: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £42 |
Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room
| The Crusoe, Lower Largo (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar - 31 Mar 2025 | £116 | £217 |
| 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2025 | £175 | £335 |
| 01 Jul - 31 Aug 2025 | £190 | £365 |
| 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 | £135 | £251 |
| Spindrift Guest House, Anstruther (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar - 31 Mar 2025 | £78 | £156 |
| 01 Apr - 31 Oct 2025 | £103 | £206 |
| Albany Hotel, St Andrews (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar - 30 Apr 2025 | £96 | £139 |
| 01 May - 22 Oct 2025 | £135 | £190 |
| 23 Oct - 31 Oct 2025 | £103 | £156 |
Room upgrades (£ per person per night)
| The Crusoe, Lower Largo | ||
|---|---|---|
| Largo Pier suite: 01 Mar - 30 Jun 2025 | £55 | |
| Largo Pier suite: 01 Jul - 31 Aug 2025 | £78 | |
| Largo Pier suite: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 | £55 |
| Spindrift Guest House, Anstruther | ||
|---|---|---|
| King double: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £11 |
| Rufflets St Andrews, St Andrews | ||
|---|---|---|
| Suite: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £59 | |
| Superior: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £16 | |
| 'Turret' room: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £41 |
Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room
| The Crusoe, Lower Largo (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar - 31 Mar 2025 | £116 | £217 |
| 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2025 | £175 | £335 |
| 01 Jul - 31 Aug 2025 | £190 | £365 |
| 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 | £135 | £251 |
| Spindrift Guest House, Anstruther (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar - 31 Mar 2025 | £78 | £156 |
| 01 Apr - 31 Oct 2025 | £103 | £206 |
| Rufflets St Andrews, St Andrews (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar - 31 Mar 2025 | £190 | £365 |
| 01 Apr - 30 Apr 2025 | £240 | £465 |
| 01 May - 30 Sep 2025 | £250 | £485 |
| 01 Oct - 31 Oct 2025 | £240 | £465 |
Connecting travel options - via Edinburgh
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi Edinburgh airport to hotel (1h) | £46-£48 | flexible |
| taxi Edinburgh Waverley station to hotel (1h20) | £66-£69 | flexible |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Edinburgh airport (1h30) | £73-£76 | flexible |
| taxi hotel to Edinburgh Waverley station (1h40) | £86-£89 | flexible |
Connecting travel options - via Leuchars station
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi Leuchars station to hotel (0h30) | £15-£16 | flexible |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Leuchars station (0h15) | included | flexible |
Connecting travel options - via Markinch station
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi Markinch station to hotel (0h20) | £7 | flexible |
| Homeward route | ||
|---|---|---|
| not recommended in this direction |
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We enjoyed all the walks and most of the accommodations. Our personal highlight was a cup of tea sitting by the harbour at Pittenweem after an exhausting blustery walk from Lower Largo.
We arrived on the early flight from Bristol and we were able to do one of the optional walks as an addition. The weather was beautiful, sunny with a stong wind at our back and little reason to stray from the coastal path. High tide didn't seem to present the obstacle warned about in the notes but the sea was very calm and it was not a spring tide. We didn't see any of the marine wildlife promised but the scenary and wildflowers were spectacular. Not much in Largo itself and I wasn't keen on Anstruther (except for the fishing museum) but Elie, Crail and St Andrews were lovely. Unless you lke fish and chips, not many places to eat in Anstruter, the Boathouse closed last October and the Bank was rough. The Haven pub at Cellardyke was realy good for lunch en-route. The bus service is good if expensive (travel card not accepted in Scotland) and something of a white-knuckle ride. They don't always run to the timetable and the online timetable doesn't always match with the one posted at each bus-stop, the 16:34 from Elie didn't arrive.
We enjoyed all the walks and most of the accommodations. Our personal highlight was a cup of tea sitting by the harbour at Pittenweem after an exhausting blustery walk from Lower Largo.
We arrived on the early flight from Bristol and we were able to do one of the optional walks as an addition. The weather was beautiful, sunny with a stong wind at our back and little reason to stray from the coastal path. High tide didn't seem to present the obstacle warned about in the notes but the sea was very calm and it was not a spring tide. We didn't see any of the marine wildlife promised but the scenary and wildflowers were spectacular. Not much in Largo itself and I wasn't keen on Anstruther (except for the fishing museum) but Elie, Crail and St Andrews were lovely. Unless you lke fish and chips, not many places to eat in Anstruter, the Boathouse closed last October and the Bank was rough. The Haven pub at Cellardyke was realy good for lunch en-route. The bus service is good if expensive (travel card not accepted in Scotland) and something of a white-knuckle ride. They don't always run to the timetable and the online timetable doesn't always match with the one posted at each bus-stop, the 16:34 from Elie didn't arrive.
Wonderful scenery on the walk and also from our room at the Crusoe.
Weather very hot, but we survived somehow.
Without a car, there was not much option to the Crusoe for meals. However, the Crusoe was great.
At Anstruther it is essential to book restaurant meals in advance of your holiday. We phoned The Spindrift 2-3 weeks prior to our visit and asked Jenny for recommendations and arranged bookings. Although it was the middle of June and warm and sunny all week most of the seaside cafes in St Monans, Pittenweem and Crail were closed, so it is advisable to take a packed lunch.
We have used Inntravel for many years and have done most of the Grade 3 walks in France. We are now older and slower and need something less challenging. Fife's Coastal Kingdom suited this need well, enabling us to enjoy the usual Inntravel planning and organisation without stretching ourselves too much. The walks along the Fife Coastal Path were lovely but the (optional) ascent of Largo Law defeated us as the path through gorse bushes and long grass was ill defined. It was nice being close to the sea without having to go up and down cliffs or sand dunes. In early June the advice to pre-book evening meals was largely unnecessary. We were not very impressed by the included meal at the Crusoe but had two nice meals in the Upper Largo Hotel. In Anstruther we had two good meals at The Bank (booked by phone a couple of hours in advance) and one less good one in the Wee Chippy (the queue for the Anstruther Fish Bar was too long). We ate well at Rufflets both evenings. We had booked in advance which turned out to be a good decision as the bus route between the hotel and St Andrews has been discontinued. There very few other customers in the restaurant. For lunch supplies we can recommend the Seafood Shack on the Anstruther harbour front. We were impressed with the 95 bus service but (as owners of English bus passes) disappointed with the cost of using it.
I hadn't used InnTravel in any prior walking holidays but would use them in the future travels. They definitely worked with our accommodation requirements quickly and efficiently. We were very pleased with all three different accommodations; my favorite two are noted. The Crusoe in Lower Largo was right on the Firth of Fife, and you could hear the waves lapping against the building from you window. The staff was friendly and Sean the bartender makes a great Bees Knees. I would recommend the Mussels and the Seafood Chowder! We did both of the options and the Keil's Den and Largo Law was definitely steep! The Spindrift Guesthouse in Anstruther was beautiful and Mark and Jen were the perfect hosts. We had a lovely time in Anstruther; our favorite bar/restaurant was the Rav. If you have the option to have a picnic lunch with Christopher Trotter, do take advantage of this option. It was well worth the additional cost and a fun afternoon with delicious local food prepared by Christopher Trotter.
We have now done three Inntravel holidays and look forward to many more. The choice of areas to explore, accommodations, walking notes, general preparation, and staff assistance makes the holiday easy, predictable, and extremely enjoyable. We did have a probem with UK train strikes at the time of our travel and our two walks, which were almost back to back, had to be modified last minute. Inntravel were very quick to take care of this for us and we continued to have the most fabulous and memorable holiday.
We only stayed at Rufflets Hotel as the standard hotel in St Andrews wasn't available but it turned out a good experience.
There is a pleasant walk into St Andrews which takes about an hour. The hourly bus between St Andrews and Dundee passes the hotel and can be flagged down on request. Don't miss out on the evening meal in their restaurant.
Crail Harbour Gallery & Tearoom is a great place for lunch or simply tea and cake.
This is a great holiday in a beautiful part of Scotland.
The highlight for us was the dramatic coastline, the rock formations, the seabirds and the quiet nature of the paths. Definitely a holiday for those liking seafood and swimming in the sea bathing pools.
Another very well planned and researched holiday with good walking and comfortable accommodation. The level of walking was just right for both of us. It was invigorating to be able to spend time on the coastal path especially at this time of year when there were so many beautiful flowers in full bloom. We had excellent meals at The Crusoe which got the holiday off to a good start. Unfortunately, The Waterfront Restaurant in Anstruther was very disappointing as the the food was very poor. We would certainly not recommend that restaurant. However, the Dreel Tavern, also in Anstruther, was extremely good with very friendly service. In St Andrew's the Haar and the Peat Inn are both outstanding, with high-end creative cooking and good wine, while Tailend is definitely the place to go for fish and chips. There was a warm and friendly welcome at each hotel/guest house. At present there are renovations underway at the Crusoe Hotel in Lower Largo which meant that access to the rooms was via a fire exit. This did not detract from the holiday and the refurbished rooms are lovely.
We highly recommend the Fife Coastal path holiday. It is an easy walk, well marked, not crowded, with varied views mostly of the sea, surrounding rural countryside, and lush golf courses. We encountered few other hikers during our time and we went in late April. One thing we learned is that one must book restaurants along the way for dinner. We did not realize this until we arrived in a place and sometimes it was too late to get a booking for a decent hour for dinner. Advance reservations seem to be required in all places along this hike and especially in St. Andrews. We hiked to the Cambo Estate but learned that the bus schedule from there to St. Andrews is infrequent...part of the day it is hourly but sometimes there is a two or three hour delay to catch a bus. This might be a good thing to be aware of.
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