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Kingsbarns and Boarhills Beach

Susan Birdwatching, Blog, Photography, Sandcastle Cottage, Walking February 13, 2022November 18, 2022Activities, Things to Do, Walking 0 Comment

This easy circular walk from Kingsbarns to Boarhills Beach and back along the Pitmilly Burn, will take you approximately 2.5 hours. The walk follows part of the Fife Coastal Path from Crail to St Andrews. The return is back across attractive countryside around the village of Kingsbarns.

Cycling Routes near Crail

Susan Blog, Cycling February 6, 2022January 18, 2023 0 Comment

There are some interesting cycling routes on quiet roads, farm tracks and an old railway line just waiting to be explored in Crail and the East Neuk of Fife.

Day Out to Lower Largo

Susan Beaches, Blog, Days Out, Eating Out, Holidays, Sandcastle Cottage, Walking January 30, 2022February 20, 2023days out, places to visit, walks, where to eat 0 Comment

The village of Lower Largo is one of the most attractive of the East Neuk’s towns and villages. A real hidden gem with a story to tell and a great day out from Crail and Sandcastle Cottage.

Kilrenny and Cellardyke

Susan Activities, Blog, Sandcastle Cottage, Walking January 9, 2022November 28, 2022 0 Comment

Kilrenny and Cellardyke are only three miles from Crail. A short car or bus trip. This is an easy walk which took us 1 hour twenty minutes to complete. Suitable for all ages.

Walking the East Neuk Fife Coastal Path

Susan Activities, Birdwatching, Blog, Fife, Fife Coastal Path, Photography, Self-Catering, Walking August 30, 2021February 20, 2023Fife Coastal Path, Walking 0 Comment

Many of our guests at Sandcastle Cottage like to walk sections of the Fife Coastal Path, and it’s easy to do so from the front door of the cottage where you can join the path at Crail Doo’cot and head towards either St Andrews or Anstruther. Read more

Markinch to Kennoway – Fife Pilgrim Way

Susan Blog, Photography, Walking July 30, 2021November 18, 2022 0 Comment

Markinch to Kennoway is an easy 5 mile walk through open countryside along good tracks and farm roads. This is part of the Fife Pilgrim Way from Culross to St Andrews. The route is also suitable for cycling.

Kilconquhar and Balcarres Tower Walk

Susan Blog, Walking May 21, 2021February 20, 2023 0 Comment

Kilconquhar and Balcarres Tower Walk is a circular walk through open countryside with fine views, a stately home. a gothic folly and an attractive woodland walk.

25 things to do in the East Neuk of Fife

Susan Activities, Beaches, Blog, Cycling, Eating Out, Events, Family Holidays, Fife, Good Food in Fife, Photography, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering, Shopping, Walking July 7, 2020January 16, 2023Activities, Crail, Fife, Holidays 6 Comments

Here are 25 things we have done as a family whilst on holiday at Sandcastle Cottage. There is definitely something for everyone on a holiday in the East Neuk of Fife and St Andrews.

A Day Out to Anstruther

Susan Activities, Anstruther, Blog, Days Out, Shopping, Walking February 28, 2020November 18, 2022Boats, Harbours, Ice Creams, Isle of May 0 Comment

A holiday in the East Neuk of Fife gives visitors the opportunity to visit the different towns and villages along the coast, and with a base in Crail you have several options for a day out to Anstruther. It’s near enough to walk along the coastal path; there is a regular hourly bus service on the Coastliner 95; or you can go by car.