Tue, 20 Oct 2026 · Sports

Hotels for Guided Walks of the Old Course

Name: Guided Walks of the Old Course
Start: 2026-10-20T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-20T11:00:00.000Z
Location: St Andrews

In St Andrews on Tue, 20 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

Walking the most famous stretch of turf in golf is a different experience when there's no tournament crowd to peer through. A guide leads small groups over the fairways and around the burns, pointing out where championships have been won and lost, and explaining the quirks of a layout that was never really designed, just discovered over centuries of play.

Expect a couple of hours on foot, outdoors, in whatever weather October brings. Golfers and non-golfers alike come along, since half the appeal is the history rather than the swing.

Where to stay nearby

Leuchars sits closest to St Andrews and has by far the largest set of hotels to choose from, making it the easiest base for this one. Cupar is a short drive further out and offers a quieter, smaller-scale alternative with fewer rooms on offer. Edinburgh is a good deal further away but well connected by road and rail, and its much larger hotel supply suits anyone combining the walk with a city stay or struggling to find space closer in.

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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