Fife Coastal Path Walk - Leven to Ruby Bay

Join us for day 7 of the journey along the Fife Coastal Path towards St Andrews. On this stage we will walk 10 miles, starting from Leven.

You can now reach Levenmouth by the new rail link. So why not jump on a train to the start.

From Leven, head to Lundin Links along the sandy beach. At high tide, use the alternative route, which follows a grassy path through the sand dunes. Take care when walking near the golf course and stick to the waymarked route. From Lundin Links the route crosses the Keil Burn to Lower Largo. This was the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk and the inspiration for Daniel Defoe’s novel Robinson Crusoe. Here we will link up with Beach of Dreams member organisation, Largo Communities Together.

The long-distance trail then follows the abandoned railway and coastline. At high tide, an alternative route takes you through the Dumbarnie Links Nature Reserve – calcareous dunes noted for birds, butterflies and flowers. The low tide route follows the beach.

The path climbs from Shell Bay to Kincraig Point. There are two route options here, one leading over the cliff and the other to the quirky Elie Chainwalk. A series of chains set into the cliff allow you to traverse this route – but it’s not for the fainthearted!

Take care crossing the golf course, and head on to the delightful villages of Earlsferry and Elie.

We will finish at the delightful beach of Ruby Bay which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Date & Times

Wed 21 May, 10:30—17:30

Road past the skate park, leading up to Leven Beach Holiday Park, North Promenade, Leven, KY8 4HY

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