Scottish Outdoor Access Code
A practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all

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Climb and descend the earth mounds at St Ninians using separate spiral paths.
See the separate, coloured, spiral paths in attached picture.
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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
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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 paper OS map is bought, the equivalent digital map may be downloaded to your device.
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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 30, 2022

Travel
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The Tour starts here: goo.gl/maps/XMzkzxrrv9AEF5W89
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Car parking at the start of the route is shown in attached picture: goo.gl/maps/e732DNbd6dGYsSxHA

There is also a small car park at the north side of St Ninians with a 1ml walk to the Earth Mounds: goo.gl/maps/xGCXJWwjhp1B6nUx5
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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 from the railway station, 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
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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 30, 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 200 m

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