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Royal Burgh Of Crail And District

Crail Harbour – Caiplie Caves loop from Crail

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

Royal Burgh Of Crail And District

Crail Harbour – Caiplie Caves loop from Crail

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Crail Harbour – Caiplie Caves loop from Crail

01:34

5.92km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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774 m

Crail Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Steep road down to harbour, select granny gear for the way back!

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1.16 km

Crail Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crail has been a market town since permission was granted for the market in 1178. The harbour has always been used but the present stone harbour defence was first built …

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3.10 km

Elie Chain Walk Caves

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.10 km

Face-Shaped Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural

3.12 km

Caiplie Caves

Highlight • Cave

Impressive rock formation

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4.64 km

Old Stone House with Sea View

Highlight • Historical Site

4.86 km

View of Crail Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

5.76 km

Crail: Tolbooth and Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

Parts of Crail’s Tolbooth and Town Hall building date back to the late 16th century. It is nowadays A-listed and used for various events. It can be found at the junction of Marketgate.

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5.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.92 km

1.42 km

700 m

626 m

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.92 km

1.09 km

1.07 km

621 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

18°C

14°C

38 %

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Crail Harbour – Caiplie Caves loop from Crail

Crail Harbour

Crail Harbour

Elie Chain Walk Caves

Face-Shaped Rock Formation

Caiplie Caves

Old Stone House with Sea View

View of Crail Harbour

Crail: Tolbooth and Town Hall

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