Coach Rock

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Fife

Scotland

Coach Rock

Chapel Ness Elie Elie beach at sunset. — Chapel Ness Elie Credit: edward mcmaihin

Coach Rock is a prominent coastal feature located in Fife, Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the North Sea, forming a distinctive point along the coastline. The rock gets its name from its resemblance to a coach or carriage when viewed from a certain angle.

Standing at an impressive height, Coach Rock offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area. Its rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops contribute to its dramatic appearance. The headland is made up of layers of sedimentary rock, which have been shaped over centuries by erosion from wind and waves.

The area around Coach Rock is rich in marine life, attracting both divers and nature enthusiasts. The rock provides a habitat for a variety of seabirds, including guillemots, puffins, and gannets. Visitors can often spot these birds nesting and fishing in the surrounding waters.

Due to its exposed location and strong currents, Coach Rock is not easily accessible by foot. However, it is a popular spot for boat trips and coastal walks. Adventurous climbers and hikers can also attempt to scale its cliffs, but this requires experience and caution.

Overall, Coach Rock is a striking coastal feature that offers both natural beauty and wildlife diversity. Its unique shape and stunning vistas make it a must-visit destination for those exploring the Fife coastline.

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Coach Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.18548/-2.8464435 or Grid Reference NT4799. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chapel Ness Elie

Elie beach at sunset.

edward mcmaihin

Rocky foreshore Elie

Rocky foreshore at Chapel Ness,Elie.

edward mcmaihin

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

Cottages, The Toft, Elie

Alan Sillitoe

The Granary at Elie Harbour

Alan Sillitoe

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

A lane in Elie

Elie is one of several attractive coastal villages in Fife, with the red tiled cottages that are common around the Firth of Forth.

Jim Barton

Elie Harbour at low tide

James Denham

Seaside scene at Elie in Fife

Houses overlooking the beach near the harbour.

James Denham

Low tide at Earlsferry

Kincraig Point is the prominent headland.

Greg Fitchett

Elie Harbour

Once a busy commercial port, nowadays there are only a few fishing boats that work from Elie. The harbour primarily plays host to sailing, windsurfing and other water-based activities.

Bob Jones

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Coach Rock is located at Grid Ref: NT4799 (Lat: 56.18548, Lng: -2.8464435)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife