Craig Heugh

Cliff, Slope in Fife

Scotland

Craig Heugh

Craig Heugh is a prominent cliff located in the region of Fife, Scotland. It is situated along the coastline of the North Sea, near the village of Crail. With its captivating beauty and rugged terrain, Craig Heugh attracts numerous visitors each year.

The cliff showcases impressive geological features, characterized by its steep slope that overlooks the sea. Rising to a height of approximately 40 meters (130 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The cliff face consists of layers of sedimentary rock, displaying a diverse range of colors and textures.

Craig Heugh is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers. Its dramatic setting and picturesque scenery provide ample opportunities for capturing stunning photographs or simply enjoying the awe-inspiring vistas. The cliff's location on the Fife Coastal Path makes it easily accessible for those exploring the region on foot.

The area surrounding Craig Heugh is rich in wildlife, with various seabirds nesting along the cliff edges. Visitors may spot species such as fulmars, kittiwakes, and guillemots, making it a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts. Additionally, the cliff's proximity to the North Sea offers a chance to observe marine life, including seals and dolphins.

It is important to note that while Craig Heugh is a magnificent natural attraction, caution must be exercised when exploring its surroundings. The cliff's steep slopes can be hazardous, and visitors are advised to adhere to safety guidelines and avoid venturing too close to the edge.

Overall, Craig Heugh in Fife is a captivating cliff that showcases the raw beauty of Scotland's coastal landscape. Its enchanting views, geological formations, and diverse wildlife make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

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Craig Heugh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.189862/-2.851938 or Grid Reference NO4700. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Child's play

A grandfather (in red) introducing his grandchildren to the thrills of the Elie Chain Walk, Scotland's only Via Ferrata.

James Allan

Coastline rocks, Kincraig Point

Several families of eiders with ducklings were bobbing about just off the shore.

Jim Barton

Sea-washed rock platform, Kincraig Point

Near-horizontal bedding of the rocks has produced this platform on the coastal edge. Across the Forth, Bass Rock is to the left and North Berwick Law to the right.

Jim Barton

Earlsferry Links from Kincraig

Looking from the Fife Coast path which follows the cliff edge before descent to Earlsferry. The Isle of May is in view on the horizon.

Jim Barton

Gun pit, Kincraig gun battery

Part of the remains of a World War II gun battery. An information board near the foot of the cliff has photographs of the battery in 1943. The site housed up to 200 men to operate two 6-inch guns with a range of 10 miles (16 km); there were also ammunition stores, an observation post and a command bunker. This is gun pit no. 3 in which a gun was never installed.

Jim Barton

Coast path signpost, Earlsferry

The Fife Coast path turns inland to cross the golf course.

Jim Barton

Beachside path, Earlsferry

An informal path through the grass leads to the beach.

Jim Barton

Beach near Elie

The beach is never far from the houses in these Fife coast villages.

Jim Barton

Seashore at Elie

A winding creek of shallow water at a corner of the beach in this attractive village on the Fife Coast path.

Jim Barton

Low tide at Earlsferry

Kincraig Point is the prominent headland.

Greg Fitchett

Kincraig Point to Earlsferry

High tide at Kincraig Point, looking east to Earlsferry Links from near the Elie Chain Walk (which can only be attempted at low tides).

Jackie Proven

Devil's Cave, Kincraig Point

A short scramble down from the raised beaches to the point where the Elie Chain Walk begins.

Jackie Proven

Beach, Shell Bay

Shell Bay dries at low water. Taken about an hour after low water on a spring tide. The bay's name is obvious nearer the high water mark.

Richard Webb

Beach, Shell Bay

Near the sea as it advances on a flooding tide. The trap landscape of Kincraig Hill, formed by successive lava flows, is very clear.

Richard Webb

Low water, Shell Bay

Shell Bay dries at low water and on a spring tide there is a vast expanse of exposed sand. Much of the beach remains water covered and a large pool is draining into the sea here.

Richard Webb

Look down on lava

A near-vertical view from the Fife Coastal Path as it crosses Kincraig Hill of the volcanic rock platform far below. This forms part of the Chain Walk, an alternative route for more intrepid Coastal Path walkers..

James Allan

Way in to the Chain Walk

Looking down from the official route of the Fife Coastal Path to the sandy beach that leads more intrepid walkers across to the distant rocks and along the infamous via ferrata known as the Elie Chain Walk.

James Allan

Colourful huts

Beach huts were popular items on Earlsferry and Elie beaches from the 1930s until the 1960s NT4899 : Ponies on the beach but they then seemed to lose their appeal to holidaymakers for several decades. They are, it seems, now beginning to make a reappearance.

James Allan

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Craig Heugh is located at Grid Ref: NO4700 (Lat: 56.189862, Lng: -2.851938)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife