Follow Steve Marsh as he walks the Fife Coastal Path from Kincardine to Newburgh along the coastline of Fife, Scotland.
Self funded Steve Marsh is a content creator who makes short films showcasing his home country of Scotland.
For this 2-part video he is walking the Fife Coastal Path from Kincardine to Newburgh along the coastline of Fife, Scotland.
Half a million visitors
The path, which usually takes between one week and 10 days to walk in full, now runs for 187 kilometres (116 mi).
It is well marked and the entire route from Kincardine as far as Newport-on-Tay is well served by public transport. The section between Kincardine and Kirkcaldy is also served by a mainline railway service.
According to a Nature Scotland report published in 2018, the walk had 500,000 visits, including 35,000 end to end users.
Part 2 – A battle to the finish
Walk highlights
The Kincardine to Limekilns section is a curious blend of modern industry, cultural heritage, valued nature reserve and iconic bridges. Stretching for 11 miles or 17.5km.
The route from the village of Limekilns to Burntisland takes in a range of historical and industrial sites from the ruins of old Rosyth Church, HM Naval Base, to Rosyth Castle and its Doocot.
The path from Burntisland to Kinghorn, passes the monument to Alexander III who fell to his death nearby in the 13th century.
From Buckhaven Steve will pass through the urban and industrial areas of Methil and Leven, linked by the Bawbee Bridge (a Scots term for an old half penny which was the toll for crossing the original bridge).
The Elie to Cambo (also known as Kingsbarns) section of the walk can be rough underfoot. It is full of geological, historical and wildlife interest, but it also includes several short sections of stone steps that may be uneven or slippy. It will also lead Steve through quaint little fishing villages.
The Cambo Sands (also known as Kingsbarns Beach) to Leuchars part of the Fife Coastal Path follows a beautiful stretch of coast over some rough terrain. The coastal path is tidal in places.
The next section of the path takes in the Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve and passes through the beautiful Tayport village and finally arrives at Wormit Bay after passing the Tay Road Bridge.
More information
Fife Coast and Countryside Trust – Information about the walk
Scotlands Great Trails – Information about the walk and highlights
Steve’s Itinery
- Day 1: Kincardine – Burntisland (28 miles/45km)
- Day 2: Burntisland – Leven (17 miles/27km)
- Day 3: Leven – Crail (20 miles/32km)
- Day 4: Crail – Guardbridge (19 miles/30.5km)
- Day 5: Guardbridge – Wormit (16 miles/25.75km)
- Day 6: Wormit to Newburgh? (16 miles/25.75km)
Part One filmed Friday 10th – Sunday 12th June 2022
Part 2 filmed Mon 13th – Wed 15th June 2022