Aberdour to Burntisland Coastal Path
This walk takes you along a section of the Fife Coastal Path from Aberdour to Burntisland.
It runs for a distance of about 3.5 miles along a fairly flat path. Along the way there's fine views of the Forth of Leith and the city of Edinburgh.
Ther walk starts in Aberdour where you can pick up the waymarked footpath and follow it east past the harbour to Hawkcraig Point. You continue along the beach and Silversands Bay to Bendameer House and Carron Habrou before coming into Burntisland.
To extend the walk pick up the Dalgety Bay to Aberdour Coastal Path Walk and continue to the lovely Dalgety Bay and the ancient St Bridget's Church.
Aberdour to Burntisland Coastal Path Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
Aberdour to Burntisland Coastal Path Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Aberdour to Burntisland Coastal Path OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Aberdour to Burntisland Coastal Path Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the north east of Burntisland there's some nice trails around the tranquil Kinghorn Loch. The scenic spot is a good place to look out for wildlife from the on site bird hide.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Aberdour Castle. The 13th century fortified residence of Aberdour was extended in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. It boasts a walled garden and terraces with a beehive-shaped doocot.
Hawkcraig Point. One of two navigation beacons aiding tankers berthing at Braefoot Bay.
Silver Sands, Easter Aberdour. Metal detectors appear regularly on this beach in search of loot lost the previous summer.
The view of the Fife Coastal Path leading from Aberdour to Burntisland. This section is beyond Hanging Craig
Edinburgh from Fife. Looking toward Edinburgh from the popular viewpoint carpark between Burntisland and Aberdour
