Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
The Chain Walk
In or near Elie and Earlsferry.
The Chain Walk — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Lis Burke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leven · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Chain Walk is a other located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Chain Walk is a notable walking route located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its unique use of chains to assist hikers in navigating steep and challenging sections of the path. The route offers a distinctive outdoor experience, appealing to those seeking adventure in the Scottish landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.1875, -2.8616
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY9 1HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Leven — 8.7 km
- Opening
- low_tide
Sources
- osm: way/47379522 (ODbL)
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Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km

Town Hall, 19-21 High Street, Earlsferry
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Earlsferry
Villages · 1.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Chain Walk?
- The Chain Walk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY9 1HB).
- What is The Chain Walk?
- The Chain Walk — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Chain Walk?
- The nearest railway station is Leven, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY9 1HB.
- Is The Chain Walk free to visit?
- Yes, The Chain Walk is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Chain Walk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY9 1HB. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.