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Limekilns Pier – Charlestown Limekilns loop from Rosyth

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Limekilns Pier – Charlestown Limekilns loop from Rosyth

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Limekilns Pier – Charlestown Limekilns loop from Rosyth

03:58

15.2km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.20 km

View of Queensferry Crossing

Highlight • Other

6.99 km

Limekilns Village Waterfront

Highlight • Beach

Good views from the promenade looking out over the Firth of Forth from the north side. Many different sights can be seen from loads of locations within these areas

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7.21 km

Ramsay Lane Coastal Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.40 km

Limekilns Harbour and View of the Forth Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

Two pubs at least and cafes

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7.73 km

Limekilns Pier

Highlight • Structure

Have a break and eat your snack at harbour front.

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8.87 km

Charlestown Limekilns

Highlight • Monument

The 14 limekilns at Charlestown were built out of sandstone in the 18th century and became the largest in Scotland. Opposite the kilns is a harbour specifically built to allow …

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9.73 km

Limekilns Promenade and The Ship Inn

Highlight • Pub

Part of the Fife Coastal Path, the Promenade at Limekilns offers great views out across the Forth, as well as refreshments at the Ship Inn pub.

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10.7 km

Limekilns Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Limekilns is a pretty little village on the Fife coastline and a tranquil place to sit and watch the world go by. Historically and perhaps obviously, the hills behind were …

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15.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

4.57 km

2.21 km

2.04 km

Surfaces

5.56 km

5.07 km

1.67 km

1.46 km

1.23 km

193 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

18°C

7°C

81 %

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Limekilns Pier – Charlestown Limekilns loop from Rosyth

View of Queensferry Crossing

Limekilns Village Waterfront

Ramsay Lane Coastal Path

Limekilns Harbour and View of the Forth Bridges

Limekilns Pier

Charlestown Limekilns

Limekilns Promenade and The Ship Inn

Limekilns Harbour

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