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Royal Burgh Of Pittenweem And District

Newark Castle Ruins – Lady's Tower loop from Pittenweem

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

Royal Burgh Of Pittenweem And District

Newark Castle Ruins – Lady's Tower loop from Pittenweem

Moderate

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Newark Castle Ruins – Lady's Tower loop from Pittenweem

03:38

14.2km

50m

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: February 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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495 m

Pittenweem Beach

Highlight • Beach

890 m

Coastal Bathing Spot

Highlight • Beach

3.19 km

St Monans Church and Graveyard on the Fife Coastal Path

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful old cemetery located directly on the sea.

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3.84 km

Newark Castle Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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6.07 km

Beach

6.79 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 …

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6.83 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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7.16 km

Elie Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Elie Ness Lighthouse is situated on the dramatic coastline of this popular seaside town in the East Neuk.

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12.2 km

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 …

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.34 km

5.69 km

1.52 km

354 m

212 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.83 km

4.04 km

2.00 km

994 m

323 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

5°C

40 %

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Newark Castle Ruins – Lady's Tower loop from Pittenweem

Pittenweem Beach

Coastal Bathing Spot

St Monans Church and Graveyard on the Fife Coastal Path

Newark Castle Ruins

Lady's Tower

View of Elie Lighthouse and Lady's Tower

Elie Lighthouse

St Monans Windmill

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