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.
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Markinch to Kennoway – Fife Pilgrim Way
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.
Read moreCrail Heritage Walk – and the History of Crail
Crail Heritage Walk is an easy walking tour with coffee stops on the way. Whether this is your first time or you are a regular visitor to Crail, I hope you will enjoy this walk.
Read moreVisit the Isle of May from Anstruther
The best time to visit the Isle of May is in spring and early summer. This is a very popular day trip with our guests at Sandcastle Cottage. Boat trips leave from Anstruther harbour either on the May Princess or the fast Osprey Rib. Read more
Elie and Kilconquhar Loch
Elie and Kilconquhar Loch is a short 5 mile circular walk which will take you approximately 2 hours. Paths are flat and well trodden. Some road walking back to Elie with minimum traffic.
Read morePittenweem Balcaskie and St Monans
Pittenweem Balcaskie and St Monans is a 7 mile circular walk which took us 3.5 hours. Starting in Pittenweem, walking through Balcaskie Estate, Abercrombie village, St Monans and back to Pittenweem. The route is relatively flat along small country roads, good paths through open farmland with fine views to Berwick Law and the Bass Rock. The return from St Monans is along the Fife Coastal Path.
Read moreKilconquhar and Balcarres Tower Walk
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.
Read moreGreen Policy for Sandcastle Cottage Crail
At Sandcastle Cottage we are committed through our green policy to providing good quality self-catering accommodation whilst minimising the impact of our business activities on the environment.
Read moreKemback and Blebocraigs
Kemback and Blebocraigs is a hidden gem. There are lots of interesting features on this walk and a few stories to tell so read on.
Read moreGolfing Holiday in Crail
Crail Golfing Society formed in 1786 is the 7th oldest golf club in the world and and ideal venue for your golfing holiday. The society has two amazing championship golf courses Balcomie Links and Craighead. Only a short drive from the village of Crail these links courses provide some challenging holes and superb panoramic views across the Firth of Forth. Read more