11 KM
Grade B
This trip provides a short open crossing to an island in the Firth of Forth packed with history. This history provides an island of many contrasts with numerous generations of ruined buildings, alongside a beautiful hidden sandy beach. The beach can often be covered with seals and will be overlooked by numerous birds. All this with the dramatic backdrop of Edinburgh and its castle, provides a unique day out.
11 KM
Circumnavigation
Open Water Crossing
Tidal Movement
Grade B
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The abundance of wartime remains on the island
The hidden beach
The rich and fascinating history of the island over the years
The lighthouse
The surprising amount of wildlife, all with the city of Edinburgh and famous castle as the backdrop
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Take extreme care if choosing to explore any of the wartime remains on the island
Gallery
Crossing to Inchkeith
Kinghorn harbour & Inchkeith
Inchkeith from Kinghorn
Inchkeith from Kinghorn
Approaching Inchkeith
Inchkeith seals, Edinburgh behind
Military remains on Inchkeith
Inchkeith's west coast & military remains
Sandy beach on southern tip of Inchkeith
Friendly seal
Wildlife & industry
Seals on Inchkeith's sandy beach
Seals on Inchkeith's sandy beach
Inchkeith's Lighthouse
Inchkeith's west coast & Lighthouse
Military remains
Inchkeith's lighthouse & military remains
Red lateral buoy on route to Inchkeith
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