In October 2010 fossil hunting David Attenborough visited Crail with a film crew as part of his First Life Series. He was looking for fossils and Crail’s own carboniferous tree trunk. This tree trunk can be found in the rocks at West Braes at low tide
Activities
A Scenic Walk from Anstruther
A scenic walk from Anstruther. Anstruther is a charming little town in the East Neuk of Fife brimming with history, character, and natural beauty. For those looking for a peaceful escape into nature, a walk from the Dreel Tavern up the Dreel Burn to Cauldcoats Farm and back over the fields is a perfect way to spend a couple of hours.
Read moreCrail Circular Walk
Crail Circular Walk is an attractive short, easy, 3 mile walk which takes you through Denburn Wood. You will pass the accommodation blocks for the old airfield, Wormiston House, the Hammer Inn (home of the Scottish Countryman) and back to Crail.
Read moreA Scenic Walk from Crail to Anstruther
A Scenic Walk from Crail to Anstruther. The East Neuk of Fife, with its rugged coastline, picturesque fishing villages, and serene landscapes, offers some of Scotland’s most charming walks.
Read moreVisit 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
Read moreDay 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.
Walk the Lade Braes St Andrews
The Lade Braes Walk is one of the most popular walks in St Andrews. Read more
Elie 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 moreCrail 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.
Read moreWalks 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.
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