| Fife Coastal Path | |
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| Along the coastal path near St Andrews | |
| Length | 82 miles (132 km) |
| Location | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Trailheads | North Queensferry Newport-on-Tay |
| Use | Hiking |
The Fife Coastal Path is a Scottish long distance footpath that runs from North Queensferry to Newport-on-Tay, near the Tay Bridge. The path was created in 2002 and runs for 82 miles (132km) along the coastline of Fife. It passes through many seaside villages and takes around six days to complete.
Places of historic interest along the route include Aberdour Castle, Macduff's Castle near East Wemyss, Wemyss Castle, and Pitmilly, a former estate associated with the Moneypenny family; a range of diverse wildlife such as porpoises and puffins may also be seen. The Fife Coastal Path is managed and maintained by Fife Coast and Countryside Trust, which is a registered environmental charity.
The focal point of the Fife Coastal Path is the Harbourmaster's House, in Dysart.
The path includes a short but difficult optional section known as the Chain Walk, between Kincraig Point and Earlsferry on the Firth of Forth.[1] Apparently created in the 1920s, and best accessed at low tide, this route has chains fixed to the cliffs and rocks of the shore to assist progress. At times, short vertical climbs are necessary, although most of the chains are positioned to provide support while walking. The chains were renewed in 2007. An alternative, more straightforward route runs along the clifftop above.
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