Thu, 15 Oct 2026 · Sports

Hotels for Guided Walks of the Old Course

Name: Guided Walks of the Old Course
Start: 2026-10-15T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-15T11:00:00.000Z
Location: St Andrews

In St Andrews on Thu, 15 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

A guided walk across the most famous stretch of turf in golf, led by someone who can point out exactly where the fairways narrow, where the Swilcan Bridge sits, and why the bunkers carry names golfers still curse. Morning light at this time of year tends to be low and clear, good for photographs of the links against the sea.

Groups move at a gentle pace, stopping at the holes with the most history behind them. Expect stories about the championships played here rather than a lesson in technique.

Where to stay nearby

Leuchars sits closest, a small town with a good spread of hotels for the number of visitors this kind of walk draws. Cupar is a short drive further out and offers a quieter, smaller-scale base with fewer rooms on offer. Edinburgh is the furthest option at around 50km, but its size means far more choice of accommodation, plus regular trains toward Leuchars and the Fife coast if you'd rather stay in the city and travel out for the morning.

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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