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St Monans Windmill – Coastal Bathing Spot loop from St Monans

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St Monans Windmill – Coastal Bathing Spot loop from St Monans

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St Monans Windmill – Coastal Bathing Spot loop from St Monans

02:42

10.6km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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618 m

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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2.49 km

Seafarers' Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful statue for people who lost their lives at sea

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3.23 km

View of the Isle of May from the Fife Coastal Path near Pittenweem

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here on the Fife Coastal Path, just on the outskirts of the charming fishing village of Pittenweem, you have gorgeous coastal views south with distant views of the Isle of May. The coastal walking around this part of Fife is super nice. I hope you get the chance to go to Pittenweem itself to visit the village and harbour too. Scotland is very much noted for its mountains, but its coastal scenery comes in a very close second.

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