The castle is directly on the Fife Coastal Path. The easiest way to reach it is to park at the Old Kirk parking area in St Monans, and take the coastal path from the kirkyard. The trail runs along the top of the cliffs, past a lovely 16th century doocot, to the castle. ( The cache is near this doocot). The site is open, but the cliffs are very steep, so please take care! There are signs warning of loose masonry - please heed them! The castle is definitely in poor condition, and may be best appreciated from a distance, or as part of a lovely coastal walk.
The castle ruins occupy most of a small promontory jutting out into the sea, with almost sheer cliffs on three sides. The promontory is enclosed by a wall to the south and along the cliff to the West.The oldest part of the ruins are three vaulted cellars on the south side of the East range. The circular tower at the North East corner has now partly collapsed, while crumbling cliffs have swept the entire West range of the castle and other axillary buildings into the sea.
Normal Disclaimer
- Warning, this cache was placed during fair weather
- For your own safety, please use suitable footwear for the terrain
- Please replace cache as found .
- You attempt this cache at your own risk. Use caution when necessary. Have fun and stay safe
The cache is a waterproof match container containing a logsheet & small pencil