A guidebook to walking the Fife Pilgrim Way from Culross on the Firth of Forth through the heart of the ancient Kingdom of Fife to St Andrews on Scotland's North Sea coast. Covering 103km (64 miles), this fully waymarked trail takes around 6 days to hike.

The route is described from south to north in 6 stages between 14 and 16km (8-10 miles) in length. An alternative first stage begins at North Queensferry, joining the main route at Dunfermline.

• Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:50,000 OS maps
• Handy facilities planner, route summary tables and alternative staging options help you plan your itinerary
• Refreshment and accommodation information included for each route stage
• Public transport by stage is listed for those wanting to break the trail into shorter sections
• GPX files available to download

Overview profile/staging options

Route summary table

Stage facilities planner

Introduction

The Fife Pilgrim Way

Outline of the route

A landscape of beliefs

Planning your trip

Route options

When to go

Getting there and around

Accommodation

Refreshments

What to bring

Children and pets

On the trail

Using this guide

Finding your way

Challenges 

About Fife

A brief history

Natural history

The Fife Pilgrim Way

Stage 1 Culross to Dunfermline

Stage 1A North Queensferry to Dunfermline

Stage 2 Dunfermline to Kelty

Stage 3 Kelty to Leslie

Stage 4 Leslie to Kennoway

Stage 5 Kennoway to Ceres

Stage 6 Ceres to St Andrews

Appendix A Accommodation

Appendix B Churches along the FPW

Appendix C Useful contacts

Appendix D Further reading

Seasons

While traversing the Fife Pilgrim Way is possible at any time of year, it is most enjoyable in the spring, summer or autumn months. The long days of summer provide generous time for walking.

Centres

Culross, North Queensferry, Inverkeithing, Dunfermline, Kingseat, Kelty, Crosshill, Kinglassie, Leslie, Glenrothes, Markinch, Kennoway, Ceres, St Andrews.

Difficulty

Varied paths, from pavements, gravel roads and farm tracks to public footpaths. Some elevation gain around small hills, but generally easy walking. No special gear required.

Must See

Historic Burgh of Culross with palace and abbey, Forth Rail Bridge, Inverkeithing Hospitium, Dunfermline Abbey, Lochore Meadows Country Park, former mining communities, St. Ninian’s Mine, Balfarg Henge, Markinch, River Leven, Clatto Hill, Fife Folk Museum, Historic Ceres, Craigtoun Country Park, St. Andrews cathedral, castle and St. Rule’s Tower.

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