GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Lower Largo to Shell Bay and Elie Coastal Walk

7 miles (11 km)

This walk takes you along a section of the Fife Coastal Path from Lower Large to Elie via Shell Bay.
The route runs for about 7 miles along a fairly flat section of the path. Along the way there are some stunning coastal views and lots of wildfowl to look out for.
Start off at the harbour in the ancient fishing village of Lower Largo and follow the waymarked footpath east to Temple Hill. You continue along the beaches of Largo Bay before coming to the picturesque cove at Shell Bay. There's a pretty beach with rock pools, holiday caravans and old WW2 bunkers to see.
The final section runs past Kincraig Hill to Earlsferry before finishing at Elie Harbour.
You can extend the walk by continuing east on the Elie to Pittenweem Walk. You could also enjoy a peaceful walk around Kilconquhar Loch which lies just to the north of the path.

Lower Largo to Shell Bay and Elie Coastal Walk OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Lower Largo to Shell Bay and Elie Coastal Walk Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The Leven to Lower Largo Walk will take you west to the town of Leven along the Fife Coastal Path.

Photos

Lower Largo - geograph.org.uk - 946413

Lower Largo. Alexander Selkirk the prototype for Defoe's fictional Robinson Crusoe was born in the village in 1676. He was sailing-master of the "Cinque Ports" but believing the ship was unseaworthy quarrelled with the captain and was put ashore on Juan Fernandez Island in the Pacific where he remained marooned for 4 years before being rescued. The house that now stands at his birthplace on 99-105 Main Street features a life-sized statue of Selkirk wearing self-made goatskin clothes, scanning the horizon. A signpost at the harbour points to Juan Fernández Islands, some 7,500 miles distant.

Lower Largo beach

Lower Largo beach

Viewforth and Largo Bay - geograph.org.uk - 2514494

Viewforth and Largo Bay

The old railway line at Lower Largo - geograph.org.uk - 1909039

The old railway line at Lower Largo

The tank traps at Dumbarnie Links - geograph.org.uk - 963366

The tank traps at Dumbarnie Links

Largo Bay Beach to the north of Ruddon's Point - geograph.org.uk - 400534

Largo Bay Beach to the north of Ruddon's Point

Shell Bay with Largo Law (10115987573)

Shell Bay with Largo Law

Elie seafront - geograph.org.uk - 624503

Elie seafront

Video

GPS Files

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