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View of the Firth of Forth from West Wemyss

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View of the Firth of Forth from West Wemyss

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View of the Firth of Forth from West Wemyss

Name: View of the Firth of Forth from West Wemyss
Rating: 2

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Location: West Wemyss, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. MacDuff's Castle – West Wemyss Coastal Path loop from West Wemyss

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2. Macduff Castle Ruins – MacDuff's Castle loop from East Wemyss

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3. Alice's Fairy Garden – West Wemyss Coastal Path loop from Dysart

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Alex

August 2, 2022

The information in this Highlight is for this Tour: komoot.com/tour/869041861
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The Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
A practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all
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Apart from a 600 yard section in woods, the route is along well established paths.
Part of the route follows Fife Core Paths Network: fifecouncil.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=844bb990a22b4b59ba5fe8628c0576e6
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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
Use a compass to orientate the map :-
Either: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/os-compass
Or OS Locate: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/os-locate
If the paper OS map is bought, the equivalent digital map may be downloaded to your device.
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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: 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: maps.nls.uk/view/75533245#zoom=5&lat=2458&lon=5755&layers=BT
“Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland”

Alex

August 2, 2022

Travel
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The Tour starts here: goo.gl/maps/jknYU5U4tmwEVd8E9
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Car parking: goo.gl/maps/jknYU5U4tmwEVd8E9

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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: Belvedere Hotel
Bus Stop ID: 34346579
Bus Stop Location: goo.gl/maps/hSCUyovXeB5e1g41A
2)
Bus Stop name: Belvedere Hotel
Bus Stop ID: 34327434
Bus Stop location: goo.gl/maps/ziAYU11SnFSFEHK39

Alex

August 2, 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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View of the Firth of Forth from West Wemyss

1. MacDuff's Castle – West Wemyss Coastal Path loop from West Wemyss

2. Macduff Castle Ruins – MacDuff's Castle loop from East Wemyss

3. Alice's Fairy Garden – West Wemyss Coastal Path loop from Dysart

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