Silversands Beach, Aberdour – Limestone Waterfall loop from Burntisland

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Silversands Beach, Aberdour – Limestone Waterfall loop from Burntisland

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Silversands Beach, Aberdour – Limestone Waterfall loop from Burntisland

03:23

12.4km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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333 m

Mary Somerville Commemorative Plaque

Highlight • Monument

A well known mathematician and astronomer ("courtesy of burntisland.net"): burntisland.net/somerville-family-history.htm
Mary Somerville currently features on the Royal Bank of scotland £10 note

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558 m

Railway Bridge and Commemorative Plaque

Highlight • Bridge

A noteworthy railway bridge is located here shortly before or after Burntisland station.
On one of the bridge piers, a plaque can be found in honour of William Bald. He lived from 1788 to 1857 and was born in Burntisland. As a cartographer, surveyor and civil engineer in Scotland and Ireland, he built, among other things, the Antrim Coast Road - a coastal road with fantastic views, cliffs and arches.

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738 m

Castle Gateway

Highlight • Monument

Here is an archway, which probably once served as the entrance to Rossend Castle. It is decorated with the Scottish coat of arms lion and dates from the year 1382.

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1.17 km

Ross Brae

Forest

7.02 km

Kamal's Cut

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This highlighted section of this Tour(known by some as Kamal's Cut or The Strip), may be difficult to navigate due to vegetation growth in the summer, unless maintained by volunteers.

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8.56 km

Silversands Beach, Aberdour

Highlight • Beach

Silversands is one of the most popular and picturesque beaches on the Fife coast. Boasting a serene atmosphere, a beautiful setting, as well as calm, shallow and clean waters, it is a lovely place to spend some time.

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8.71 km

Path With Views Over Silversands

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.68 km

Foreshore Near Carron Harbour

Highlight • Beach

10.1 km

Limestone Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Can't miss the sound (no earphones please!) of this waterfall gem on this cycle path. Accessible for disabled cyclists.

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11.5 km

Seamill Pond

Lake

12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.95 km

4.42 km

1.52 km

217 m

207 m

106 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

3.26 km

2.05 km

1.71 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 9 November

9°C

3°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

July 8, 2022,Burntisland, countryside & Kinghorn. Read COMMENTS information

Remember that over time, some parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required.

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Please note:-
The route is along established paths although some sections may be overgrown in summer if not cutback by volunteers.

July 24, 2025,Aberdour & Dunearn Hill. Read COMMENTS information

Remember that over time, some parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required.

Notes for this route.
For guidance, see the 'Scottish Outdoor Access Code',
a practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all

There may be livestock anywhere on Dunearn Hill:-
- outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/farm-animals/fields-young-animals-present
- outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/dog-walkers