2. Improving access to the countryside
CRAIGENCALT LINK PATH STRATEGY.
A circular extension already exists through Grangehill to Craigencalt and returning through the west side of Kinghorn. The intention of the Link Path Strategy is to provide an alternative route from the east end of Burntisland Beach (Lochies Road) through to the viaduct at the east end of Kinghorn. This route is only slightly longer than the existing Coastal Path and provides a number of views and interesting experiences. It avoids the walk along the road between Kinghorn and Burntisland when the tide cuts off the walk along the beach, which is an unsatisfactory feature of this section of the Coastal Path.
A number of projects have been completed to realise this ambition
2012: Rebuilding the Burnside Path. 2014: Improvement of Mire Path.
2013: Construction of Rodanbraes Path. 2016: Construction of Woodland Rise Path.
2013: Improvement of Binnend Path. 2018: Construction of Red path Brae Path.
For the future, the final link: Construction or improvement of Whinnyhall Path.
RODANBRAES PATH.
The Troll Bridge by-pass path was put in to break the gradient to make the new path suitable for disabled use and for families with buggies. The hillside was extremely steep and took some effort to survey let alone build!
Putting a surface on the path.
Building a bridge to link two parts of the path together.
It was difficult to fit it in place but perseverance prevailed.
The bridge is complete
Now for something special,
A local artist carved a troll to go underneath the bridge from a fallen oak tree.
Kenny Munro gave us a special troll.
At last he is in place,
And the children love him.
At Burntisland Civic Week in 2022, he was given a name: FRODI.
A berserker troll from Denmark!
Playing "Three Billy Goats Gruff".
A plaque telling the story is attached to the bridge, in case any child does not know it.
There is lots more to see as you walk up the path.
A beautiful curved bench to sit on.
Donated by Burntisland and Kinghorn Rotary Club.
A cosy drystane wall shelter to sit in on a windy day.
Picnic area at the old ruined cottage.
Fantastic views over the Firth of Forth.
OTHER PATHS.
A map and interpretation boards telling a story from the past, on Binnend Path.
Upgrading and making new paths involves a great deal of effort for our volunteers.
This is the Burnside Path from 2012.
Completing 500m of improvements on the Burnside Path.
Thanks to a grant from Central Scotland Green Network and a lot of help from British Alcan Aluminium and a tribe of volunteers.
RED PATH BRAE PATH.
One of our greatest successes. Red Path Brae Path has removed the need for walkers to go up the winding, steep and dangerous road. It has opened up circular walks around Craigencalt and Kinghorn and walks on to Kirkcaldy and further afield.
Grant assisted by Kinghorn Common Good Fund and help from Alcan.