Sat, 10 Oct 2026 · Sports

Hotels for Guided Walks of the Old Course

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

In St Andrews on Sat, 10 Oct 2026. 56 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 brings a different perspective than watching from behind a rope during tournament week. A local guide talks through the history of the links, the quirks of the bunkers, and the stories attached to particular holes, at a pace that leaves time for questions and photographs.

Late morning light in October tends to be soft and low, good for seeing the contours of the land that television flattens out. It suits golf enthusiasts and curious walkers alike, whether or not they play the game themselves.

Where to stay nearby

Leuchars sits closest to St Andrews, just a few kilometres away, and its hotel choice is by far the largest of the nearby options, making it a practical base for a Saturday morning walk. Cupar offers a smaller, quieter alternative a little further out. Edinburgh, though an hour or so away by road, has the widest range of accommodation and works well if you want to combine the visit with a longer stay in the capital, using regular train or bus connections to reach Fife.

Leuchars — about 7 km away

Leuchars is the nearest option, a small town with a strong choice of hotels for its size and a quick onward journey to St Andrews by road or rail connection nearby.

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Cupar — about 13 km away

Cupar is a compact market town a short drive from St Andrews, with a smaller hotel selection but a quieter, more local feel for those who prefer it.

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Edinburgh — about 50 km away

Edinburgh, roughly 50km away, offers by far the largest range of hotels and easy road and rail links to St Andrews, making it a practical choice for travellers combining the visit with wider sightseeing.

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