Thu, 10 Sept 2026 · Sports

Hotels for Guided Walks of the Old Course

Name: Guided Walks of the Old Course
Start: 2026-09-10T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-10T11:00:00.000Z
Location: St Andrews

In St Andrews on Thu, 10 Sept 2026. 57 hotels within 3km — book close and walk back after the show.

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About Guided Walks of the Old Course

Walking the fairways on foot is a different experience from watching golf on television, with a guide pointing out the bunkers, burns and blind spots that have shaped play for centuries. Groups move slowly across the links, pausing at landmarks like the Swilcan Bridge and the Road Hole, hearing stories that only make sense once you're standing on the turf.

Mornings on the coast tend to be quiet and breezy, so it's worth dressing for wind regardless of the forecast. Golfers and non-golfers alike tend to enjoy it, since the appeal lies as much in the history and setting as in the sport itself.

Where to stay nearby

Leuchars sits closest to St Andrews, a short hop away, and its wide range of hotels makes it a practical base for this one. Cupar offers a smaller but perfectly workable set of options a little further out, usually at a quieter pace. Edinburgh is the furthest choice, roughly an hour by car or train, but its much larger hotel selection suits anyone combining the walk with a city stay or struggling to find space closer in.

Leuchars — about 7 km away

Leuchars is the closest option, just 7km away, making it ideal for those who want minimal travel to the venue. With 52 hotels available, it offers a good selection of places to stay and regular bus or short-drive connections to St Andrews.

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Cupar — about 13 km away

Cupar lies 13km from the venue and suits visitors seeking a small-town atmosphere with lower prices and fewer crowds. Regular buses connect it to St Andrews, though journey times are longer than from Leuchars.

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Edinburgh — about 50 km away

Edinburgh, 50km away, is Scotland's capital and a major transport hub with 280 hotels across all budgets. It's the best choice if you want urban amenities and don't mind a 45–60 minute drive or regular direct buses to the venue.

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