Dreel Burn Circular Walk starts at the Dreel Tavern in High Street Anstruther and takes the walker out to the fields and open countryside at the back of Anstruther. It then follows the track of the old railway line to Pittenweem. The return walk takes the Fife Coastal Path back to Anstruther. Length of route is 3.5 miles.
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Crail Heritage Walk – and the History of Crail
Crail Heritage Walk is an easy historical walking tour from Sandcastle Cottage with coffee, cake or ice cream stops on the way. Whether this is your first time or you are a regular visitor to Crail, I hope you and your family enjoy this walk.
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Elie to Anstruther – A summer coastal walk on the Fife Coastal Path with lunch at St Monans
Elie to Anstruther, our walk on the East Neuk section of the Fife Coastal Path. On a glorious summer’s day in August, we headed to Elie for a stroll on the Fife Coastal Path with the idea that we would arrive in St Monans just in time for lunch at the East Pier Smokehouse. Read more
Small Gardens of Crail
Small Gardens – some with amazing views
Small Gardens of Crail is an event which happens in the village every year in July. It’s an opportunity for the locals to open their small gardens to the public and raise money for charity under Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. It’s also a great day out. A chance to walk round the village and see some hidden gems.
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Day Trip to St Andrews A Day to Remember
There is lots to see and do on a day trip to St Andrews. Many of our guests are ex St Andrews students or have holidayed there as a child. Some of our visitors from parts of the UK and overseas are making their first trip to the area. However many are returning guests who have fallen in love with the area and enjoy a relaxing carefree holiday.
Walks from Crail – Fife Ness Circular
This is a circular walk starting at Sandcastle Cottage in Nethergate North and is one of the more popular walks from Crail. The route follows the Fife Coastal Path to Roome Bay, Kilminning Nature Reserve, past the former Coast Guard Station (now a private house) at Fife Ness, Crail Golfing Society and back to Crail via Wormiston Farm. The route offers you superb views across the Firth of Forth.
Read moreElie and Kincraig Circular Walk
Elie and Kincraig Circular Walk is approximately 5 miles, easy walking, with two beach walks and a spectacular view of the islands, Elie, Earlsferry and the Firth of Forth.
Read moreFarm Shops near Crail
As well as some great shops in Crail High Street selling local produce we have farm shops selling a range of fresh produce and only a short drive away from Sandcastle Cottage. Read more
Visit Crail
Visit Crail. Here are just a few ideas of what you can do whilst holidaying at Sandcastle Cottage Crail in the East Neuk of Fife. For more ideas of what there is to see and do visit our website at www.2crail.com
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At Sandcastle Cottage you are never far away from the beach, childrens play area, shops, resturaunts, and the historic harbour. You also have a large private garden to relax in on hot sunny days. We are a Crail Holiday Cottage with lots to do on your doorstep.
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