St Andrews Castle
Clifftop castle ruins overlooking the North Sea, with a medieval bottle dungeon and siege tunnels. A small entry fee, but the exterior views and coastal setting can be enjoyed for free.
Beach in St Andrews
Old Course and West Sands
The wide beach stretching north from the Old Course, made famous by the opening scene of Chariots of Fire. Free to walk, with views across the links and the town skyline.
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Before you go
- Address
- West Sands, KY16 9XL St Andrews
- Good to know
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More in St Andrews
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
St Andrews Cathedral
The atmospheric ruins of what was once the largest church in Scotland, with surviving walls, a precinct cemetery, and coastal views. The grounds are free to enter.
Working out what St Andrews costs?
The whole of St Andrews