Why visit?
Visit for:
- birdwatching
- coasts
- geology
- scenery
- mammals
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Part of the South Fife snorkel trail!
For a more secluded snorkel site in Kinghorn, follow the Fife Coastal Path to discover this hidden gem.
Marvel in the stunning geology of the Fife coastline as you scramble over rockpools, entering waters lush with dense kelp forests and teeming with life.
Plan a visit
By road
Hoch-ma-toch is reached by walking along the Fife Coastal Path from Kinghorn towards Kirkcaldy (it is a 15 minute walk from Kinghorn train station). The path will lead you to a small pebbled bay, before it climbs and twists on its way to Seafield. A small earthen path leads down to the bay and the water entry point sits at the foot of a rocky extension, on the far end. The earthen path can be located by searching “younger.solo.lends” in what3words.
Access Google Maps location pin here (TBC).
By rail
The nearest train station is in Kinghorn (15 minute walk away)
By bus
Buses are provided locally by Stagecoach
Provided by Google Maps
Here is the wind forecast and tide times for this snorkel site. It is your responsibility to assess whether these conditions are suitable for snorkelling.
Other considerations
Please be a responsible snorkeller; do not touch, take or tease wildlife.
This area is home to breeding seabirds (April-September) and seals (harbour seals June-July, grey seals August-December). Please behave responsibly and stay distant, wildlife should be left undisturbed. For more information see sealalliance.org and nature.scot. Avoid disturbing ground-nesting birds and livestock; follow the Outdoor Access and Marine Wildlife Watching codes.
Snorkelling can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Information is provided free of charge; it is your responsibility to check the conditions present on the day and assess whether it is safe to snorkel.
Please read our top tips to being a safe and responsible snorkeller.
Share your snorkel stories #ScottishSnorkelTrails
We have worked hard with coastal communities and organisations across Scotland to create these snorkel trails, to:
We would therefore love to hear your feedback on how you’ve found using them! From photos, videos and artwork to posts, blogs and more – every piece of little or large feedback will be read and valued! You can share them with us via email (livingseas@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk), Facebook (@Scottish Wildlife Trust) or Bluesky (@scotwildlife.bsky.social) – use the #ScottishSnorkelTrails.
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