Wormit to St Andrews Guided Cycle Ride

This is one of two options, with a guided walk approaching St Andrews from the other direction [see separate listing]. On this bike ride, you need to bring your own bicycle, helmet and appropriate clothing.

The section to the Tay Bridge runs along the sparsely populated North Coast of Fife. The landscape and the resulting land use in this part of Fife are quite different from the rest of the county.

We will then follow the cycle path along the old railway line to Tayport Common, where there are great views across the river to Broughty Ferry Castle.

From there we’ll enter Tentsmuir Forest, home to a diverse variety of wildlife including birds, bats, red squirrels and butterflies. The long-distance trail parallels the coast here, where the coast is actually growing due to deposits from the Tay! After the forest it goes along a boardwalk through Earlshall Muir, the last remnant of the extensive wild dune lands that once dominated this coast.

We’ll head into Leuchars with its fine 12th century Romanesque church then on cycle paths through Guardbridge and on to St Andrews. The town itself has many historic and tourist attractions, not least the Old Course, St Andrews Castle and the beautiful beaches, East Sands, Castle Sands and West Sands.

Join us at a ceilidh on West Sands, St Andrews, to mark the end of our Fife Coastal Path journey. Book your free tickets here.

Route Information

This is a moderately strenuous cycle ride of approximately 20 miles. It takes in a mix of off-road sections, short distances on shared paths along busy roadsides and some on-road stretches on quiet roads. The route is mostly level with a small number of short, but testing, hill climbs.

The route is best suited to hybrid bikes, gravel bikes or mountain bikes; road bikes or commuter bikes are likely to struggle with parts of the route.

Please be aware of the length of the route; it will be taken at a steady pace with several breaks to look at points of interest and take on refreshments, however you will need to be relatively fit to complete it and need to be relatively confident in your cycling and bike-handling skills.

Beach of Dreams

Beach of Dreams is a UK-wide coastal arts festival that explores the unique heritage, culture and climate future of our coastline. Fife Coast and Countryside Trust are delighted that Fife is the Scottish location for this creative programme. Presented by Kinetika, Beach of Dreams sees acclaimed and emerging artists commissioned UK-wide to create works to help local communities connect with the natural environment.

In Fife, artist Julie Brook will create a tidal sculpture from locally sourced materials, inspired by walks along the Fife coastline and talks with residents and artists. She will also lead workshops with local schools and community groups in partnership with ArtMovesFife.

Important Information

Please note that this is a one-way bike ride. The end time is approximate, based on fitness levels and refreshment stops. If you need to use public transport please plan in advance. St Andrews is well served for bus services and Leuchars railway station is 5.5 miles away by road.

If you book places but then can't attend, please let us know by cancelling your ticket on Eventbrite, or by emailing ask.us@fifecountryside.co.uk or phoning 01592 656080. This will ensure we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list. Nearer the event date we will email all participants with details of the meeting place.

If you cancel your tickets, which have an associated payment/donation, you will be responsible for paying the Eventbrite administration fee.