Sun, 18 Oct 2026 · Sports

Hotels for Guided Walks of the Old Course

Name: Guided Walks of the Old Course
Start: 2026-10-18T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-18T11:00:00.000Z
Location: St Andrews

In St Andrews on Sun, 18 Oct 2026. 47 hotels within 3km — book close and walk back after the show.

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About Guided Walks of the Old Course

A walk across the most famous turf in golf draws a particular kind of visitor: the sort who knows the names of bunkers and can recite what happened on the eighteenth in finals gone by. A guide leads the group over the fairways on foot, pointing out the quirks that television never quite captures — the humps, the blind approaches, the swilcan burn.

Sunday morning brings a calmer pace than a weekday round, with the links quiet and the light still low. It suits golf obsessives and curious newcomers about equally, though the former will ask more questions.

Where to stay nearby

Leuchars sits closest to St Andrews and holds by far the largest stock of hotels among the gateway towns, making it the most practical base for this one. Cupar is a short drive further out and offers a smaller, quieter alternative with far fewer rooms to choose from. Edinburgh, some 50km away, works well if you're combining the walk with a wider trip, with regular train services running toward the St Andrews area and a much bigger range of hotels to pick from.

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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