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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

Rock and Spindle – St Andrews Harbour loop from St Andrews

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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

Rock and Spindle – St Andrews Harbour loop from St Andrews

Hard

4.8

(16)

89

hikers

Rock and Spindle – St Andrews Harbour loop from St Andrews

06:50

26.0km

220m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

302 m

Historic Building by Kinness Burn

Highlight • Historical Site

2

3.10 km

Rock and Spindle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Rock and Spindle is a well known rock formation on the Fife Coastal path near St Andrews. It's formed by a weathered volcanic plug. It's named after the twisted …

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3

6.16 km

Buddo Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

8.04 km

Path beside Kenly Water

Highlight (Segment) • River

10.9 km

Beach

Beach

6

21.4 km

Tidal Crossing at Rocky Shore

Highlight • Natural

Cross only at low tide

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7

23.6 km

View of St Andrews and St Andrews Cathedral from the Clifftop

Highlight • Beach

Nice view of St Andrews with the Cathedral in the foreground!

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8

25.1 km

St Andrews Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Small but fine harbor, invites you to stroll

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9

25.3 km

East Sands Beach

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Atmospheric light at any time of day.

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Moody light at any time of the day.

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26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

4.41 km

2.51 km

715 m

418 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

3.96 km

2.39 km

1.03 km

944 m

339 m

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