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Royal Burgh Of Kinghorn

Seals at Seafield Tower – View of Kirkcaldy Coast loop from Kinghorn

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United Kingdom

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Fife

Royal Burgh Of Kinghorn

Seals at Seafield Tower – View of Kirkcaldy Coast loop from Kinghorn

Moderate

runners

Seals at Seafield Tower – View of Kirkcaldy Coast loop from Kinghorn

00:50

7.68km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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164 m

Kinghorn, Kinghorn Loch and Grangehill

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438 m

Kinghorn Railway Viaduct

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At Kinghorns station, you can admire an old railway viaduct. It was built in 1847 and is 48 meters long and almost 13 meters high.

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658 m

Kinghorn to Kirkcaldy Coastal Path

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More of a walking path as there are numerous steep sections and steps to climb up and down. However certainly doable on a bike if your adventurous and reasonably fit.

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2.43 km

Just after passing the tower, look out for seals along the shore. Watch and listen to them as you enjoy the view of the surrounding area. On a brighter day, you can just see Arthur’s Seat across the water.

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2.52 km

Seafield Tower

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The lands here at Seafield (as well as the lands at Markinch) were granted to Robert Moultrie by King James II in 1443 and the tower was in his family …

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3.37 km

View of Kirkcaldy Coast

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I wouldn’t advise cycling along coastal path from Kirkcaldy to kinghorn.quite a few stairs and steps with large bricks etc.cycled today for first time won’t do it again really unsafe

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3.67 km

Historic Paddle Steamer and Hovercraft Crossings

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A paddle streamer used to operate from here in the 18th Century, with crossings offered from Kirkcaldy and Burntisland and by 1845, there were eight steamer crossings per day in …

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3.77 km

Seafield Beach, Kirkcaldy

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This photo is of Seafield beach in 1900, with merrymakers thronging the beach. The building flying with flag was the Seafield café which advertised musical comedy and entertainers in summertime. …

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7.68 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

1.62 km

1.33 km

345 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

1.81 km

1.48 km

890 m

624 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 17 August

19°C

13°C

43 %

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Seals at Seafield Tower – View of Kirkcaldy Coast loop from Kinghorn

Kinghorn, Kinghorn Loch and Grangehill

Kinghorn Railway Viaduct

Kinghorn to Kirkcaldy Coastal Path