Thu, 29 Oct 2026 · Sports

Hotels for Guided Walks of the Old Course

Name: Guided Walks of the Old Course
Start: 2026-10-29T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-29T11:00:00.000Z
Location: St Andrews

In St Andrews on Thu, 29 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 fairways on foot is a different experience from watching golf on television, with a guide pointing out the bunkers, burns and quirks of history that make this stretch of turf so debated among players. Groups move slowly across the links, stopping at the landmarks that have decided championships and broken hearts in equal measure.

A late-October morning brings a quieter course than midsummer, with the low autumn light and sea haar giving the links a completely different character than they show in high season. Expect practical shoes, a good coat, and plenty of stories.

Where to stay nearby

Leuchars, just a few kilometres from St Andrews, has by far the largest choice of accommodation among the gateway towns and works well for anyone without a car. Cupar is smaller but closer to the coastline and its surrounding villages, with a modest handful of hotels. Edinburgh, roughly 50km away, suits travellers combining the walk with a wider trip, with regular train services running towards Fife and onward connections into St Andrews itself.

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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