Points to consider before following this tour....

Climb and descend the earth mounds at St Ninians using separate spiral paths.
See the route shown on Ordnance Survey 1:25 map, in attached picture.

Travel by car or bus to the start of the route: goo.gl/maps/XMzkzxrrv9AEF5W89

The former St Ninians Open Cast Mine, Fife Earth Project, failed and went into administration.
There is now a 10 year project for St Ninians, headed by National Pride: nationalpride.co.uk/kelty-dunfermline

See the picture attached showing this route on Ordnance Survey, 1:25 mapping.
The OS map for this route: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-dunfermline-kirkcaldy-glenrothes-south
If the OS map is bought, the equivalent digital map may be downloaded to your device.

The Dunfermline to Lochore Meadows section of the Fife Pilgrim Way, goes through St Ninians: fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/walks/fife-pilgrim-way/dunfermline-to-lochore-meadows

Alex

July 27, 2022

Travel

The Tour starts here: goo.gl/maps/XMzkzxrrv9AEF5W89

There are Bus Stops at the start of the route - details below.

Car parking at the start of the route is shown in attached picture: goo.gl/maps/e732DNbd6dGYsSxHA

A small car park at the north side of St Ninians with a 1ml walk to the Earth Mounds: goo.gl/maps/xGCXJWwjhp1B6nUx5

It is a 6mls return walk from the nearest train station to the start of the route, giving you a 9ml walk in total. The return walk follows part of the Dunfermline to Lochore Meadows section of the Fife Pilgrims Way route: fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/walks/fife-pilgrim-way/dunfermline-to-lochore-meadows/https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/walks/fife-pilgrim-way/dunfermline-to-lochore-meadows

Dunfermline Queen Margaret railway station: goo.gl/maps/ULfCBEVRqFZBTaTV8
Train information: scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/stations-and-facilities/dfl

Traveline Scotland transport planner:
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: Memorial - Bus Stop ID: 34325858
Bus Stop Location: goo.gl/maps/rofvvNfQwfksKTQv6
2)
Bus Stop Name: Memorial - Bus Stop ID: 34325853
Bus Stop Location: goo.gl/maps/TJpBhvrXYAtdEpYz5

Alex

July 27, 2022

Not a comprehensive list, but some safety and equipment information to consider before walking any route.....
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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: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-dunfermline-kirkcaldy-glenrothes-south
Carry a compass to orientate the map: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/search.php?search_query=compass
Or, use OS Locate to orientate the map: 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.
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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.

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Elevation 130 m

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