Lady's Tower – St Monans Windmill loop from Pittenweem

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

Royal Burgh Of Pittenweem And District

Lady's Tower – St Monans Windmill loop from Pittenweem

Moderate

4.8

(32)

225

hikers

Lady's Tower – St Monans Windmill loop from Pittenweem

03:39

14.3km

60m

Hiking

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

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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885 m

St Monans Church and Graveyard on the Fife Coastal Path

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful old cemetery located directly on the sea.

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3.94 km

A castle has existed on this site since the 13th century. However, the remains that you see today date to around the 15th century. Whilst there is not much left of Newark Castle these days, they are an interesting place to explore and you are afforded wonderful views out to sea from the atmospheric ruins.

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6.17 km

Beach

7.15 km

Elie Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Elie Ness Lighthouse is situated on the dramatic coastline of this popular seaside town in the East Neuk.

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7.48 km

View of Elie Lighthouse and Lady's Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Elie Lighthouse is located on an interesting stretch of beach, which invites you to a short hike.

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Elie Lighthouse is located on an interesting stretch of beach that invites to a short hike.

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7.52 km

Lady's Tower

Highlight • Monument

Lady's Tower was built in 1770 for Lady Janet Anstruther. According to historians, Lady Janet used the tower as a viewpoint. She would go skinny-dipping in the waters below after changing in a man-made cave underneath the tower. Before her nude swims, though, she would send a servant to ring a bell so residents would leave her in peace. These days, the tower is an extremely atmospheric spot with wonderful views. It is a great location for photographers and painters, too.

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12.2 km

St Monans Windmill

Highlight • Monument

During the 17th and 18th centuries, salt was a vital commodity to the communities along this coastline. During that time, St Monans was used to pump seawater into pans. Once the pans were full, the coal was fired and the heat evaporated off the water to leave the salt behind. To produce one ton of salt took almost 32 tons of seawater. These days, the mill is a fascinating relic to days-gone-by and affords spectacular views across the Firth of Forth.

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13.8 km