Section 6 of 6, Fife Pilgrim Way
Ceres to St Andrews
9.5 miles (15.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NO 400 114. Finish: NO 509 166. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 204 m of climbing and 262 m of descent; highest point 177 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ceres.
- Bus stops
- Bow Butts, 60 m from the start. Directions NO 399 114Main Street, 150 m from the start. Directions NO 401 115
- Car parks
- Bog Well (free), 70 m from the start. Directions NO 399 114Car park, 260 m from the start. Directions NO 399 117Car park (free), 700 m from the start. Directions NO 399 107
Getting back
The section finishes at St Andrews. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Church Square, 50 m from the finish. Directions NO 509 166Abbey Street, 140 m from the finish. Directions NO 510 166Madras College, 160 m from the finish. Directions NO 507 165
Planning the Fife Pilgrim Way
- Planning the whole trail: fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 54%, gravel and tracks 27%, earth, rock and mud 6%.
About 34% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 15 gates.
Steepest climb: about 74 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 2.2 miles in.
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