Aberdour Burntisland Circular Walk
1 minute walk from Aberdour station · Stirling, Central and Fife · Free entry
A scenic 8–9 mile route starting and ending at Aberdour station. It follows the Fife Coastal Path eastward through woodland and shoreline past Silver Sands and Black Sands, crossing a picturesque waterfall before arriving at Burntisland. The return leg varies: an inland woodland ascent over The Binn offers panoramic views, or there's a gentler route via quiet country roads. Expect uneven terrain, some muddy sections, and a couple of road crossings. The total elevation gain is around 250–275 metres.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Walking route
- Good for
- Coast & harbours, Scenic viewpoints, Trees & woodlands, Walking
- Characteristics
- Coastal, Hilltop, Woodland
- Admission
- Free
- Opening
- Open year-round
- Region
- Stirling, Central and Fife
Stations within walking distance
- Aberdour station — 1 min walk, 0.1 km
Other places near Aberdour
- Aberdour Castle & Gardens — 1 min walk from the station
- St Fillan's Church — 5 min walk from the station
- Black Sands Beach — 7 min walk from the station
- Aberdour Golf Club — 9 min walk from the station
- Aberdour Harbour — 9 min walk from the station
- Silver Sands Beach — 13 min walk from the station