![]() This would create an Active Travel and leisure route that is mostly off road or on quiet streets.Ĭoastal paths: The Fife Coastal Path (FCP) passes through the town between Aberdour and Kinghorn and it is possible to walk along the shore between Burntisland and Kinghorn at low tide.īurntisland Bay is part of the Forth Estuary SSSI. Once this is completed, a link to the Fife Coastal Path at the seamill Pond may be considered. Fife Council proposes a link between the Links wee tunnel and the Rail Station in Forth Place via the east harbour. This avoids the narrow busy section of the A921 Kinghorn Rd. ![]() The suggested route to Kinghorn from the Toucan crossing is: Kirkbank Rd, Greenmount Rd South, Ramsay Cres, Duncanson Drive - signage is awaited. Cyclists, please share with care and consideration! Walkers, please be alert to cyclists wishing to pass in either direction. ![]() Shared cycleway: The Core Path across the Links from the wee tunnel to the Toucan crossing on Kinghorn Rd, and the pavement between Duncanson Drive playpark off Kinghorn Rd, to Kinghorn Centre are shared use pedestrian/cycleways. The shared footway/cycleway to Kinghorn is fully accessible (see below). The Meadowfield and Toll Park paths benefit from street lighting. Combined with the Toll Park Paths, these paths form a level off road route linking the Kirkton and Greenmount areas of Burntisland and ideal as a walk/cycle/scoot route to and from school, with a crossing patrol at the pedestrian crossing on Cowdenbeath Rd. Fife Council have recently upgraded the path between Cowdenbeath Rd A909 and Glebe Place by Meadowfield and constructed a new path to join the existing path from Kerr Court. It has accessible paved paths and some seating at the north east end. The Toll Park is a small park on the north side of town with the local Primary School, playing fields and Community Centre. The High Street has several tempting cafes and thriving shops. The central town area including the Links is a Conservation Area with much historical interest. See the link below.īurntisland and its local area has a variety of different paths:Īccessible paths: The Links paths and Beach Promenade are accessible to almost everyone. See link to the CRCT website below.įife Council also provides routes of Core Paths on its website and this includes the Burntisland area. The plan is to add more routes covering a wider area including Burntisland area and to make the booklet maps usable on mobile phones via an app. These mainly start in Kinghorn but some include Burntisland. Spring Walking Festival 2023: The CRCT (Craigencalt Rural Community Trust) walking festival is now over for another year! Please check out the CRCT website for information on the Wednesday morning walking group (free guided 2-3 hour walks every two weeks) and the Come and Try day at Kinghorn Loch on Saturday 13th May.Ĭraigencalt Trust has downloadable routes on its website as ‘Paths booklets’. All dogs must be under close control near livestock, and maybe think twice before entering any fields with grazing cattle. Fife Coast and Countryside Trust look after the Fife Coastal Path.Ĭountryside Paths: These may be muddy after wet weather and in summer can get overgrown. Please ensure that you check the tides if following the low tide route especially, if heading to Burntisland from Pettycur. It runs through Burntisland between Aberdour and Kinghorn. The Fife Coastal Path is rightly very popular. The bay is part of the Forth Estuary SSSI and an important feeding ground for waders. Seashore walks: Please try to avoid disturbing feeding birds if walking in the bay at low tide. Please enjoy getting out to enjoy our local area and help keep it safe and attractive for everyone. ![]() The Meadowfield and Toll Park paths now benefit from street lighting.īurntisland has a lovely situation on the sunny south coast of Fife - the ‘Fife Riviera’! We have our green hills of the Binn and Dunearn to protect us from north winds, a safe sandy beach and shallow bay backed by an accessible promenade, our ancient Links surrounded by our town centre conservation area, and countryside paths and old lanes through mixed woodland and farmland. ![]() With the Toll Park paths, the Meadowfield paths now form an attractive, level, off road route across the north of Burntisland between the Kirkton and Greenmount areas and facilitate access to the Toll Community Centre, playing field, Golf Course, and paths to the Binn, Kinmghorn Loch, and the Dells Wood. Together they form a good off road route to school and the car park could be used as a drop off/collection point. Meadowfield Paths: The existing path has recently been upgraded by Fife Council and a new path from Kerr Court and the Shippy car park now crosses Meadowfield to meet it. ![]()
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