Day 4 of 7
Anstruther to Elie
Out of the harbour on the old fishermen's path, past the lifeboat station and into the East Neuk proper. The cliffs soften after Pittenweem and the way runs level along the shore for an hour.
At St Monans keep the sea on your left through the salt pans — the ruined windmill is the marker. The last stretch into Elie crosses sand at low water; the high-tide alternative is signed at the caravan park.
Tonight
The Ship Inn, Elie — bags delivered by 16:00.
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