Coble House Point

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Fife

Scotland

Coble House Point

Railway bridge remnants, Guardbridge Remnants of the old railway bridge over the River Eden at Guardbridge. — Railway bridge remnants, Guardbridge Credit: Scott Cormie

Coble House Point, located in Fife, Scotland, is a picturesque coastal marsh and saltings area surrounded by stunning natural beauty. This area is known for its diverse ecology and rich birdlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The coastal marsh of Coble House Point is characterized by its extensive mudflats and salt marshes, which are formed by the ebb and flow of the tides. The marshland is home to a wide range of plant species, including sea lavender, sea aster, and saltmarsh grasses, which thrive in the brackish water and provide important habitat for various marine organisms.

In addition to its diverse plant life, Coble House Point is renowned for its significant bird population. Many species of wading birds, such as curlews, oystercatchers, and redshanks, can be found here, particularly during the breeding season. The marshes provide an ideal feeding ground for these birds, as they are rich in invertebrates and small fish.

Visitors to Coble House Point can enjoy panoramic views of the Firth of Tay and the North Sea, as well as serene walks along the coast. The marshes are also accessible via a network of footpaths and boardwalks, allowing visitors to explore the area and observe the wildlife up close.

Overall, Coble House Point offers a unique and tranquil coastal experience, where visitors can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish coastline and witness the abundance of wildlife that calls this area home.

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Coble House Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.367712/-2.8690473 or Grid Reference NO4619. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Railway bridge remnants, Guardbridge

Remnants of the old railway bridge over the River Eden at Guardbridge.

Scott Cormie

Old Guardbridge

The 1419 built Guardbridge, now used by pedestrians, viewed from the 1938 replacement over the River Eden.

Scott Cormie

A919 heading for Guardbridge

The A919 heading southwards into Guardbridge from Leuchars.

Scott Cormie

A91 Milestone at Guardbridge

Milestone with cast-iron cap, on the north side of the A91 to the west of Guardbridge.

Scott Cormie

Fife Coastal Path at Guardbridge

The Fife Coastal Path heading north through Guardbridge.

Scott Cormie

Inner Bridge

The now pedestrianised Inner Bridge at Guardbridge, viewed from the A919 bridge over the Motray Water.

Scott Cormie

Milestone at Guardbridge

Close-up of the A91 milestone to the west of Guardbridge.

Scott Cormie

Single track road to Kincaple

Mark Anderson

Fife Coastal Path near Kincaple

The stationary traffic on the A91 was due to road works at Guardbridge.

Mark Anderson

Old Railway Bridge over the River Eden (Closed 1969)

Peter Moore

Eden Campus

The Eden Campus of St Andrews University occupies the premises of the former Curtis Fine Papers mill which went into administration in 2008. Since 2016 the site has been developed by the University as an innovation, research and development centre. It incorporates a large biomass plant and it is planned in the future to house spin-off high-tech businesses. To the left is a cycle-and-pedestrian path which is followed by both National Cycle Network route 1 and the Fife Coastal Path. The A919 runs between the path and the buildings.

Oliver Dixon

Eden Campus

The Eden Campus of St Andrews University occupies the premises of the former Curtis Fine Papers mill which went into administration in 2008. Since 2016 the site has been developed by the University as an innovation, research and development centre. It incorporates a large biomass plant and it is planned in the future to house spin-off high-tech businesses. To the right is a cycle-and-pedestrian path which is followed by both National Cycle Network route 1 and the Fife Coastal Path. The A919 runs between the path and the buildings.

Oliver Dixon

Cycle path in Guardbridge

The cycle-and-pedestrian path which runs behind Ashgrove Terrace on Main Street, Guardbridge is followed by both National Cycle Network route 1 and the Fife Coastal Path.

Oliver Dixon

Old bridge over the Mottray Water

The old bridge, later replaced by more modern bridge to the right which carries the A919, is followed by both National Cycle Network route 1 and the Fife Coastal Path.

Oliver Dixon

The Mottray Water

A tributary of the River Eden. Looking upstream from the old bridge.

Oliver Dixon

The original Guard Bridge

This bridge over the River Eden has now been replaced by a modern bridge carrying the A91 a few metres upstream. The bridge is used by both National Cycle Network route 1 and the Fife Coastal Path.

Oliver Dixon