Kincardine to Limekilns

The Kincardine to Limekilns section of the Fife Coastal Path is a curious blend of modern industry, cultural heritage and valuable nature reserve. It stretches for 11 miles (17.5km) and you should allow 4 – 5 hours to complete this section.

Start your walk at the Fife Coastal Path arch in Kincardine which offers a photo opportunity. Head east following cycle path route 76. Just keep an eye out for our waymarkers to keep you on the right track.

The path then joins up with the railway track as you near the historic village of Culross. Please note there are no passenger rail services to Culross, this is a freight line. Much of this quaint village is under the care of the National Trust for Scotland. Due to its charming cobbles and red roof tiles, Culross is a popular filming location for dramas like Outlander.

Promenade

From Culross you skirt the edge of Torry Bay Local Nature Reserve with its rare salt marsh plant communities. Then continue on to Charlestown, a planned village that was created in the 1750s. After going through Charlestown, why not take a detour to the old lime kilns if you have time? From there stroll along the promenade to the old harbour in the village of Limekilns. You can learn more about these unique villages at Welcome to Fife.

We encourage our walkers to download the Refill App and reduce the amount of single use plastic generated on the Fife Coastal Path.

There is no rail link in Kincardine, but the town is very well served by express coaches linking to Fife, Stirling and Glasgow. Plan your journey at Travel Fife or Traveline Scotland.

Enjoy a video of a section of Fife Coastal Path between Culross and Torryburn, which we believe can be enjoyed by visitors using wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Why not watch the video and decide if you would like to try it?

If you enjoyed this section, why not look at the next section which takes walkers from Limekilns to Burntisland.

Visit our online shop to purchase a Fife Coastal Path map and guide book which are the perfect companion to this long-distance Scottish trail. And before you set off please visit our Stay Safe in the Countryside page for things to consider when you are in the outdoors.