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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

The Old Course at St Andrews – University of St Andrews loop from Old Course

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Fife
Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

The Old Course at St Andrews – University of St Andrews loop from Old Course

Moderate

61

hikers

The Old Course at St Andrews – University of St Andrews loop from Old Course

02:10

8.50km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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1

1.77 km

West Sands Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely beach long side the St Andrews golf course, you can walk all the way around to the Eden Estuary and spot the local sea birds.

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2

4.18 km

The Old Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

The Old Pavilion is the newest facility at the Home of Golf and is located next to the first tee at the Old Course. It offers golfers somewhere to wait …

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3

4.22 km

The Old Course at St Andrews

Highlight • Structure

The oldest golf course in the world. A remarkable place for all golfers and golf fans.

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4

5.36 km

University of St Andrews

Highlight • Historical Site

impressive building in the middle of this small villages, surrounded by Golf camps😂😂

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5

5.42 km

St Salvator's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

This place of worship in St Andrews, with its high tower that clearly towers over the surrounding area, would make you think of a church rather than a chapel. It …

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6

6.06 km

Martyrs' Monument, St Andrews

Highlight • Monument

Martyrs’ Monument in St Andrews, Scotland, enjoys a high-profile location adjacent to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, overlooking the world-famous Old Course and the spectacular West Sands. It was …

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7

6.17 km

St. Andrews: Tom Morris Statue

Highlight • Monument

The Tom Morris Statue stands on Bow Butts, just behind the Royal & Ancient Golf Club’s clubhouse. It was unveiled in October 2024 and depicts the „The grand old man of golf“ looking down on St. Andrews‘ famous golf course.

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8.50 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

2.36 km

1.05 km

567 m

446 m

128 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

2.68 km

1.70 km

171 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 9 May

13°C

1°C

16 %

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