The best hikes from bus stations around East Wemyss And Mcduff

Part of the fife coastal path and a fantastic place to get close to the local and visting sea birds. Feeding around the rocky shore at low tide.

Tours available but check opening days first.

220731 date reference for data

Refreshments after the walk.... West Wemyss Community Pub - check opening hours: https://restaurantguru.com/West-Wemyss-Community-Pub-West-Wemyss-3 Location: https://goo.gl/maps/TNNM6LNFgwBfpS5w5

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code -------------------- A practical guide for all - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all Car parking: https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/out-and-about/car-parking Gates, fences, drystane dykes and hedges: https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/out-and-about/gates-fences-drystane-dykes-and-hedges Dog walking - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/dog-walking Field edges - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/fields-crops Farm animals - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/farm-animals Farmyards: https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/property/farmyards Houses & Gardens: https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/property/houses-and-gardens The Highway Code – Pedestrians: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-pedestrians-1-to-35 Golf courses: https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/golf-courses#:~:text=The%20Access%20Code%20says%3A,or%20damage%20the%20playing%20surface

Not a comprehensive list, but some safety and equipment information to consider before walking any route..... --------------- Safety You may have to divert from the route if it has changed since it was documented. Take a map of the area to be walked: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-dunfermline-kirkcaldy-glenrothes-south/ Carry a compass to orientate the map: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/search.php?search_query=compass Or, use OS Locate to orientate the map: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/os-locate/ Vegetation growth may make some sections of a route more difficult to navigate during summer months Is there time to complete the route before sunset. Consider the expected weather forecast - temperature, wind, rain or ice. A phone signal may not always be available. Let others know your intended route - allow others to know your location via this or other apps. ---------------- Equipment Footwear, walking poles & spare laces. Phone, battery backup pack & emergency contact details. Rucksack, waterproof clothing, watch, extra layers of clothing, foot blister patches, food, water, sun cream, torch, paracetamol, whistle, hat & gloves. First aid kit and any medication required. Survival bag.

Travel -------------------- The Tour starts here: https://goo.gl/maps/jknYU5U4tmwEVd8E9 -------------------- Car parking: https://goo.gl/maps/jknYU5U4tmwEVd8E9 -------------------- Traveline Scotland transport planner: https://www.travelinescotland.com/lts/;jsessionid=CE5CEF5CB980F3EC9AD11903F4DCB337.sc3#/travelInfo To travel To/From this Tour by bus, enter Bus Stop Name or Bus stop ID in appropriate entry points of the Journey Planner:- 1) Bus Stop Name: Belvedere Hotel Bus Stop ID: 34346579 Bus Stop Location: https://goo.gl/maps/hSCUyovXeB5e1g41A 2) Bus Stop name: Belvedere Hotel Bus Stop ID: 34327434 Bus Stop location: https://goo.gl/maps/ziAYU11SnFSFEHK39

The information in this Highlight is for this Tour: https://www.komoot.com/tour/869041861 ------------------ The Scottish Outdoor Access Code. A practical guide for all - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all ------------------------- Apart from a 600 yard section in woods, the route is along well established paths. Part of the route follows Fife Core Paths Network: https://fifecouncil.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=844bb990a22b4b59ba5fe8628c0576e6 ----------------------- See the picture attached showing this route on Ordnance Survey, 1:25 mapping. The OS map for this route: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-dunfermline-kirkcaldy-glenrothes-south/ Use a compass to orientate the map :- Either: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/os-compass/ Or OS Locate: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/os-locate/ If the paper OS map is bought, the equivalent digital map may be downloaded to your device. ------------------------- The Mineral Railway & Tramline shown on following maps, are along part of this route. This map shows the Tramway from Gallatown to Leven, passing through Wemyss Estate: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533605#zoom=5&lat=5624&lon=5259&layers=BT “Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland” This 1913 map shows the Tramway passing north of Coaltown of Wemyss: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533245#zoom=5&lat=2458&lon=5755&layers=BT “Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland”