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Elie And Royal Burgh Of Earlsferry

Newark Castle Ruins – Lady's Tower loop from Elie and Earlsferry

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United Kingdom

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Fife

Elie And Royal Burgh Of Earlsferry

Newark Castle Ruins – Lady's Tower loop from Elie and Earlsferry

Moderate

runners

Newark Castle Ruins – Lady's Tower loop from Elie and Earlsferry

00:57

8.03km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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199 m

Elie and Earlsferry Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice big beach with a few pubs and places to eat next to it

Tip by

3.50 km

A castle has existed on this site since the 13th century. However, the remains that you see today date to around the 15th century. Whilst there is not much left of Newark Castle these days, they are an interesting place to explore and you are afforded wonderful views out to sea from the atmospheric ruins.

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6.58 km

Lady's Tower

Highlight • Monument

Lady's Tower was built in 1770 for Lady Janet Anstruther. According to historians, Lady Janet used the tower as a viewpoint. She would go skinny-dipping in the waters below after changing in a man-made cave underneath the tower. Before her nude swims, though, she would send a servant to ring a bell so residents would leave her in peace. These days, the tower is an extremely atmospheric spot with wonderful views. It is a great location for photographers and painters, too.

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6.62 km

View of Elie Lighthouse and Lady's Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Elie Lighthouse is located on an interesting stretch of beach, which invites you to a short hike.

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Elie Lighthouse is located on an interesting stretch of beach that invites to a short hike.

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6.65 km

Stone Arch Cave

Highlight • Monument

This immaculate ‘cave’ provides the perfect shelter from the howling coastal winds on a chilly day

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7.01 km

Ruby Bay

Highlight • Rest Area

If you are looking for a scenic and sandy beach in Fife, you might want to visit Ruby Bay in Elie. This sheltered bay is home to diverse wildlife, such as rock pool creatures, shore birds and cowslips. You can also find Elie rubies, which are red garnets embedded in the volcanic rock. Ruby Bay is part of the Fife Coastal Path, which offers beautiful walks along the coastline. Ruby Bay has won several awards for its cleanliness and facilities, such as toilets, parking and picnic areas.

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7.42 km

Horse Box Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

This compact little ‘cafe’ is parked at the entrance to the car park most days (weather permitting) and serves a surprisingly wide range of products - I recommend the hot chocolate but they also serve soup and sandwiches etc

Tip by

8.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.59 km

2.01 km

1.18 km

883 m

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.93 km

1.01 km

736 m

217 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 9 May

13°C

2°C

14 %

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Newark Castle Ruins – Lady's Tower loop from Elie and Earlsferry

Elie and Earlsferry Beach