This is sure a "blast from the past" - I was 14 in 1959 when our family did the chain-walk (or a portion of it, for I don't remember exactly). All I remember was the old worn chains of those days and the so-called "Smugglers Caves" to look for somewhere along the way. My younger brother and I were thrilled and the word "scary" never entered our heads. Our parents must have been agile in those days. I have been in the USA since 1970 and I doubt I'd make it to "first base" in my (now) old age. Thanks for awakening a memory of childhood...
What a great day out. You have a great knack of (1) giving very useful information and hints, and (2) reassuring people that they can do it. Very much appreciated. Well done, you two!!! Cheers, Ian
What a cool trail. Thanks for letting us in on the secret. I was born in Edinburgh but moved to the USA at a young age, but I’ve been lucky to go back to Scotland many a time with my work. To think I was lazily scrambling around Blackford Hill and the Leith Walk when this gem was right nearby. Love the footage. Keep up the great work.
Wow! I don’t think our 70 plus legs could do that one Steve but thanks for taking us along! Don’t know how I missed this one! Awesome to see the basalt columns like at Staffa, kilt rock and Devils Causeway in Ireland!
Did this last year taking it in as part of the Fife Coastal Path walk. It was great fun , definitely worth going both ways. The coastal landscape around that area is really fascinating and very impressive.
@@steve-marsh Been doing it in sections , still have bits to do. Just be aware there are many sections where you will be away from the coast , around Longannet , Rosyth , Leuchars , etc but it is still a great walk , well worth doing at some point. As you say Fife is so underrated , you'll get to see parts of Fife you'd never see from the road .
James Penn cheers for the heads-up - I think doing it in sections would be the smart way, unlikely to have enough time off to do the whole thing in one go. Cheers
Done it a couple of times the last time with a friend who wasn’t particularly fit thought we were going to have to summon help fortunately we didn’t need to
I liked that outing of yours, although I would say it is now beyond me. I'd never heard of the Elie Chain Walk, so thanks for that. Very interesting rocky scenery.
Wow never knew this existed will definitely have to try sometime! I've not been down that end of Fife since going to modified car shows at Crail back in the day.
Nice video very informative. I’ve done the chain walk many times and you’ve just reminded me of how good it is! So many compositions for photography which I’m now gonna photograph. Subscribed!
Thanks so much for the sub Cliff! Glad to hear you've been over that wee coastal gem many times :) Can't wait to be able to get back over the river to Fife!
@@steve-marsh aye! I think I’ve photographed fife to bits at present done a few videos of fife myself but, saying that looking forward to heading upto the highlands, spending a few weeks up there soon making a few vids on the highlands. Here’s to the future pal!
Thanks, Steve. I've often wondered what this looked like - now I know there's absolutely no chance of me going there myself! Nice basalt columns - I didn't know there were ant of these in Fife!
Interesting to see and great scenery, but not for me, not a fan of the heights. Did the St. Andrews to Kingsbarns coastal walk though a few weeks back, that's about 8 miles, very nice walk.
Pal of mine done Old man of Hoy a wee while back and the pics made it look amazing but those kind of climbs aint for me, I get it but just not my thing. Id defo give this a go and it's a new place on me Steve, you landed it nice with the weather, I've not dug out my hat collection just yet but will in time. Thanks again.
Oh I can't imagine it without the hat and gloves :) Yeah, I'm totally with you on the more dangerous climbs, but this one is nice and easy! My level for sure! Cheers for watching :)
ahhh gov you truly got to be off your head man, greetings from the dj crass guy in Bournemouth btw. even watching you brings on a vertigo episode, could you get a tent up to that cave, wow what a spot.
As a youngster I scrambled over similar terrain around the Gower Peninsula near where I lived. These days I can just see me stumbling or spraining an ankle followed by a trip in a helicopter!
Looks amazing! Maybe next time we’re allowed to travel back to Scotland ... then again, I’m not so sure it’s for me, not a big fan of heights either! 😁
I've done that.it's not that dangerous although I wouldn't like to fall off it.there might,if it's still there,be a protected via feratta on Mull that you got to using an iron ladder up/down a cliff.
If you ever get the chance then i recommend the east coast to watch the sunrise , it amazes me how few have watched the sun come up but im an old hippy
That's twice now you have shown me things from my native land, first Cramond Island and now The Chain Walk in Fife, I was born and bred in Fife but never knew about this hidden gem.
Not having a head for heights, I certainly could not have attempted that even before I had my stroke. There is a path higher up that avoids the chain walk completely
I want to do another but it would have to be shorter Scotland trip. I was there 14 days last July. I'm eyeing 1 week in November 2023. Would this trail be open in November? I love all your videos, Steve! You're such an inspiration! Thank you for all you do!
Gosh it's 50 years since I and members of the 2nd Forfar Boys Brigade did this when at summer camp in Leven. I am not sure the health and safety police would like it today.
Really want to do this. I'm staying at the campsite soon, and I would love to attempt this. I don't want to do it solo though, is there any local guides?
No I'm not aware of any. I understand you not wanting to do it solo, but also, it's very safe if you take your time, so checking the tides is therefore the most important thing. Also on a nice day, I'd expect there to be at least a few people doing it.
@steve-marsh thank you for your reply! I should be more that confident in doing this, giving that I've climbed 85% wainwright's in the lakedistrict. I think it's just unknown tetority 😆
My mate and I went here via St Andrews. It was a weird day, sunny but with a strange light mist. I had an uneasy feeling about the place as we headed along the beach... I'm a bit sensitve/weird about some places sometimes and my senses went off the charts this time! I was walking ahead of my mate who had taken a phone call, and about 50 feet from the chains, I encountered this MASSIVE dead seagull lieing among the sand and the rocks. Looked like it had died recently too. That was it for me and I took it as an omen! Despite my mate trying to convince me for a good 20 minutes, I refused to attempt the chain walk. He did it and I headed back along the beach and met him later. The place felt haunted to me, and I actually looked online to see if any terrible events happened there in the distant past maybe. Alas, I didn't find anything. I still say; there's something off about that place!
I don’t think my fear of heights would allow me to do the hike, but the scenery and terrain sure is gorgeous!
If only I could roll back 30 years or so. I would do that walk in a heartbeat. It looks fantastic. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👍😀
Not sure I could attempt the Chain Walk but really enjoyed being 'part' of the experience via the smashing video. Thanks.
Cheers Thomas, thanks for coming along for the ride :)
Loved the ocean and rock photography. You're the best.
This is sure a "blast from the past" - I was 14 in 1959 when our family did the chain-walk (or a portion of it, for I don't remember exactly). All I remember was the old worn chains of those days and the so-called "Smugglers Caves" to look for somewhere along the way. My younger brother and I were thrilled and the word "scary" never entered our heads. Our parents must have been agile in those days. I have been in the USA since 1970 and I doubt I'd make it to "first base" in my (now) old age. Thanks for awakening a memory of childhood...
That’s amazing Gordon, I didn’t realise it had been there that long! Thanks so much for getting in touch, all the best to you! :)
Because I am not good with highs anymore now I'm in my mid 60s chain walking sounds great but unsure about doing it
I climbed Neilston Pad in Neilston a while ago. It’s quite s fun hike up a hill and through a forest. I also recommend Whitelee Windfarm.
What a great day out. You have a great knack of (1) giving very useful information and hints, and (2) reassuring people that they can do it. Very much appreciated. Well done, you two!!! Cheers, Ian
Cheers Ian! If I can do it... :)
Fantastic views! My respect for your braveness and courage!❤
As you said that was a hidden gem.Thank you for sharing and bringing me walking (and scrambling) around scotland.
Our pleasure!
Wow! The dynamic duo strike again, fantastic guys.
Haha cheers! :)
Awesome trail and awesome photography!
Super video felt i was doing the chain walk with you thanks for sharing
Cheers! Thanks for coming along :)
Looked like a blast!...Whoever put in those chains didn't spare the expense. Stainless steel I would guess
👍😎🐺🐾
That is so true! No rusty chains on that route :) cheers for watching
Another great video. Thanks for taking us places most of us in the world will never be able to see in person.
Thanks so much for coming along! :)
Good vid. I always return via the cliff top passing the wartime gun emplacements, makes for a good variety to the walk.
Ohhh need to check them out when I've got more time!
There was a time I'd have done that...long gone! Thanks for taking us.
Ditto
What a cool trail. Thanks for letting us in on the secret. I was born in Edinburgh but moved to the USA at a young age, but I’ve been lucky to go back to Scotland many a time with my work. To think I was lazily scrambling around Blackford Hill and the Leith Walk when this gem was right nearby. Love the footage. Keep up the great work.
Thanks very much! Oh, and a video featuring Blackford Hill coming very soon :) Jealous greetings to you in the USA!!!
Wow! I don’t think our 70 plus legs could do that one Steve but thanks for taking us along! Don’t know how I missed this one! Awesome to see the basalt columns like at Staffa, kilt rock and Devils Causeway in Ireland!
So true - and 2 places we hope to get to this year!
Like number 501. Good to see you guys using gloves. The end is cool where the ocean washes away "The End".
Very good stuff. Thank you. I particularly enjoyed being addressed in the singular. Well done.
Much appreciated Ian!
Again, stunning! I almost feel sorry for myslef for not living overthere!!!
Haha love it! 🤣 cheers for watching :)
Did this last year taking it in as part of the Fife Coastal Path walk. It was great fun , definitely worth going both ways. The coastal landscape around that area is really fascinating and very impressive.
Great to hear you gave it a shot too! Would love to walk that whole coastline - Fife is so underrated! Cheers for watching
@@steve-marsh Been doing it in sections , still have bits to do. Just be aware there are many sections where you will be away from the coast , around Longannet , Rosyth , Leuchars , etc but it is still a great walk , well worth doing at some point. As you say Fife is so underrated , you'll get to see parts of Fife you'd never see from the road .
James Penn cheers for the heads-up - I think doing it in sections would be the smart way, unlikely to have enough time off to do the whole thing in one go. Cheers
Hello Steve, often heard about the chainwalk, but never visited. Great scenery, fantastic rock formations! Thanks!
Cheers for watching Steve!
Thanks again for taking us along. Beautiful place you live in!
Cheers Bill!
WISE AND BRAVE
Done it a couple of times the last time with a friend who wasn’t particularly fit thought we were going to have to summon help fortunately we didn’t need to
Loved this video ...Alicija is defo and adventurous lady 😊😊😊
Fantastic scenery, but I'm physically unable, so must content myself with your video. Stunning!
Cheers Maynard!
That's quite a workout Steve....looks like you guys had fun & great scenery.....I know for sure that my knees don't do that anymore though!
My knees are telling me similar things this morning :) cheers Bob!
Amazing. I know Elie quite well but was unaware of the chain walk. Great fun and great photography on a blue sky day. ❤️😇
Aye, a proper wee hidden gem :)
good walk good views ,thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Looks very fun and challenging Steve, the views look fantastic!!
A cracking wee challenge, love how it's just there with no airs and graces! Cheers for watching!
Superb video, superb views. Watching you two negotiate those chains wore me out. Had to go for a lie down!
Haha cheers Peter! I can remember needing a wee lie down after that day too :)
Just done it today with my wife,daughter, and niece loved it . You have to have reasonable fitness or you will struggle.
Cheers Pete, glad you enjoyed the walk too! Aye, good advice on fitness
Thanks for another great video.well done to use both.cheers.🍺🍺👍
Wow didn't know it existed. Great video thanks
Cheers! The best kind of feedback if it introduces you to this cool place :) Thanks!
Great video enjoying your others
Cheers Davy!
Great video now just need to pluck up the courage to do it but watching your video has definitely made it look achievable
Great idea. Great video. Thank you.
Thanks very much for watching :)
Looks wicked Steve … well done you Guys
Cheers Thomas!
I liked that outing of yours, although I would say it is now beyond me. I'd never heard of the Elie Chain Walk, so thanks for that. Very interesting rocky scenery.
Yeah, one of those places you never hear of and then wonder why as it's so cool! :)
Wow never knew this existed will definitely have to try sometime! I've not been down that end of Fife since going to modified car shows at Crail back in the day.
Honestly this is such a cool way to spend a couple of hours - a unique wee challenge, just make sure you get the tides right :)
@@steve-marsh aye and the weather, looks like you cracked that one!
Looks fun!!!
It sure was, thanks for watching :)
If you are down south I suggest Lydford Gorge . Great videos thank you.
Writing it down now! Thanks Tim!
Nice video very informative. I’ve done the chain walk many times and you’ve just reminded me of how good it is! So many compositions for photography which I’m now gonna photograph. Subscribed!
Thanks so much for the sub Cliff! Glad to hear you've been over that wee coastal gem many times :) Can't wait to be able to get back over the river to Fife!
@@steve-marsh aye! I think I’ve photographed fife to bits at present done a few videos of fife myself but, saying that looking forward to heading upto the highlands, spending a few weeks up there soon making a few vids on the highlands. Here’s to the future pal!
@@steve-marsh are you on Twitter?
@CHPhotography15
Thanks, Steve. I've often wondered what this looked like - now I know there's absolutely no chance of me going there myself! Nice basalt columns - I didn't know there were ant of these in Fife!
Cheers Paul!
Interesting to see and great scenery, but not for me, not a fan of the heights. Did the St. Andrews to Kingsbarns coastal walk though a few weeks back, that's about 8 miles, very nice walk.
ive done alot worse in my time, but getting older now, may just have to watch you guys, thanks again for sharing
Cheers Douglas!
Wow! Never even heard of this until today!
A great little outing for sure!
Pal of mine done Old man of Hoy a wee while back and the pics made it look amazing but those kind of climbs aint for me, I get it but just not my thing. Id defo give this a go and it's a new place on me Steve, you landed it nice with the weather, I've not dug out my hat collection just yet but will in time.
Thanks again.
Oh I can't imagine it without the hat and gloves :) Yeah, I'm totally with you on the more dangerous climbs, but this one is nice and easy! My level for sure! Cheers for watching :)
ahhh gov you truly got to be off your head man, greetings from the dj crass guy in Bournemouth btw. even watching you brings on a vertigo episode, could you get a tent up to that cave, wow what a spot.
Enjoyed this video
Love this wee gem, few know about it!
As a youngster I scrambled over similar terrain around the Gower Peninsula near where I lived. These days I can just see me stumbling or spraining an ankle followed by a trip in a helicopter!
Haha sounds me! But I'd be filming the helicopter trip for my channel ;)
Wow! I really enjoyed this adventure! Hats off. Amazing view, great challenge, you guys deserve all the thumbs-ups! Thank you.
Thanks so much Kata :) a really fun wee section of coastline and so few people even know it’s there!
Looks amazing! Maybe next time we’re allowed to travel back to Scotland ... then again, I’m not so sure it’s for me, not a big fan of heights either! 😁
I sure wasn't looking down for most of it :)
Hey Steve .. I do believe there is a cave on Isle of Skye.. [ Spar Cave ]you can abseil to it via a guided tour … looks good
Writing this down - sounds awesome!!!
Another great video guys! It's been around 15yrs since I last did the chain walk, another wee visit on the cards I think!
Oh yes! I had no idea about it until last year, what a cool unique place!
I've done that.it's not that dangerous although I wouldn't like to fall off it.there might,if it's still there,be a protected via feratta on Mull that you got to using an iron ladder up/down a cliff.
I need to get myself to Mull! Cheers!
A fantastic nature experience. Make more of that kind. When do you go to Poland and taste their beer and sausages?
I miss Poland so much! Merry Christmas :)
What about the Falls of Clyde at Lanark? Great videos!
Thanks for a great tip Caroline! :)
If you ever get the chance then i recommend the east coast to watch the sunrise , it amazes me how few have watched the sun come up but im an old hippy
I love to do it, but it rarely makes my videos as it’s never as good on camera as in real life eh?
That's twice now you have shown me things from my native land, first Cramond Island and now The Chain Walk in Fife, I was born and bred in Fife but never knew about this hidden gem.
Me too till recently :) cheers for watching!
Cool, like Via Ferrata, but without any safety gear ;-) Must give it a go if we're ever allowed to leave our houses again :-/
Oh I know what you mean! Can’t wait to be free again! :)
A bit scary for my age and weight, but thank you for pointing out this awesome place.
I know the feeling mate!
Not having a head for heights, I certainly could not have attempted that even before I had my stroke. There is a path higher up that avoids the chain walk completely
You two handled that like pros. Far past my skill level but very intertaining to watch. 👍🧗♀️
You are too kind :) The clumsy bits just didn't make the final cut! :D
I want to do another but it would have to be shorter Scotland trip. I was there 14 days last July. I'm eyeing 1 week in November 2023. Would this trail be open in November?
I love all your videos, Steve! You're such an inspiration! Thank you for all you do!
Thanks so much Megan! Absolutely, it's always open, just get the tides right and everything will be fine. Enjoy planning your November trip! :)
That was great Steve! Thank you so much for this discovery. I would not expect something like this in Fife. Cheers!
I know right!? Me neither! :)
Looks fun. What time of the year was this?
Gosh it's 50 years since I and members of the 2nd Forfar Boys Brigade did this when at summer camp in Leven. I am not sure the health and safety police would like it today.
Amazing! I had no idea it had been there so long :)
Lovely view. I'm fearful of heights, so won't be trying this one.
Me too! I had some very challenging moments believe me!
Is there an easy way to check the tide mate?
I like the lifeboat website - queensferrylifeboat.co.uk
Wow, awesome! This is Canadian Rockyhiker Joseph. #캐나다진종TV2
What a wonderful and novel thing! Surprised the Elf n Safety snowflake brigade don't make your wear hard hats and hi-viz!
Haha ain't that the truth!!!
Hidden gems in Scotland, have you been to the DEVIL'S PULPIT near Drymen
Ooh, I can’t wait to give this a go as soon as the travel restrictions are lifted and I can go outside of Edinburgh. 😁
Just remember to check the tides Wendy and don’t forget gloves 😊
@@steve-marsh Will do 😊
Great walk but sadly my creaky knees might not be up to it !
Mine are saying the same
How long is the walk it's self ? . I really enjoyed this video .
Cheers Chris! Can be done in about 25 mins, but filming and stopping for breaks, we were much closer to an hour
I walked over the hills there from Level to St Andrews one day in the dark, didn't realize I missed this gem T_T
A reason to return for sure in daylight :)
Really want to do this. I'm staying at the campsite soon, and I would love to attempt this. I don't want to do it solo though, is there any local guides?
No I'm not aware of any. I understand you not wanting to do it solo, but also, it's very safe if you take your time, so checking the tides is therefore the most important thing. Also on a nice day, I'd expect there to be at least a few people doing it.
@steve-marsh thank you for your reply! I should be more that confident in doing this, giving that I've climbed 85% wainwright's in the lakedistrict. I think it's just unknown tetority 😆
I can say with some confidence: "Absolutely fuck that".
Found it 😂
SSE Scotland on lockdown how are you allowed to go to Fife is it one for you one day for everybody else
No, when the video was filmed we were permitted to be in Fife, no rules broken I can assure you.
How long did it take you to do it one way?
About an hour (taking our time) it’s not far on a map, but sure takes a while :)
Hope you didn't park at the turning circle.
Oh no, don’t worry, that was just for the camera :)
Happy New Year from 2025
What a cool idea.
Smart, inventive people ... could have invented the steam engine, eh?
STUD!
haha :D
Too scary for me LOL.
I wasn't looking down much either! :)
Nice walk, but not for our dog ;-)
Haha! :D
My mate and I went here via St Andrews. It was a weird day, sunny but with a strange light mist. I had an uneasy feeling about the place as we headed along the beach... I'm a bit sensitve/weird about some places sometimes and my senses went off the charts this time! I was walking ahead of my mate who had taken a phone call, and about 50 feet from the chains, I encountered this MASSIVE dead seagull lieing among the sand and the rocks. Looked like it had died recently too. That was it for me and I took it as an omen! Despite my mate trying to convince me for a good 20 minutes, I refused to attempt the chain walk. He did it and I headed back along the beach and met him later. The place felt haunted to me, and I actually looked online to see if any terrible events happened there in the distant past maybe. Alas, I didn't find anything. I still say; there's something off about that place!
When are you getting married. She is fantastic as a wife and explorer.