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Old Metal Railway Bridge, Leven

Old Metal Railway Bridge, Leven

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Old Metal Railway Bridge, Leven

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Location: Leven, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Tips

Alex

August 2, 2022

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

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The first two miles follows the River Leven, before joining paved paths for 2.5mls.
Tree lined paths are followed through Tullylaw Wood and Letham Glen, before joining a pth alongside the golf course on Leven Links.
The last half mile is along the shore.

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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-glenrothes-north-falkland-lomond-hills
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 OS map is bought, the equivalent digital map may be downloaded to your device.

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This map shows the extensive rail network for Leven & Methil in 1896: maps.nls.uk/view/75533242#zoom=5&lat=4166&lon=6264&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/G6p8gLt7uB6T23CAA
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Car parking
Here: goo.gl/maps/G6p8gLt7uB6T23CAA
Or change the start of the route and park here: goo.gl/maps/jUDBF45mCdSb2wm87
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Leven Bus Staion is located very near the start of the route, here: goo.gl/maps/rp1yGfxQYQY8mgfS8
Stagecoach live bus times & timetables: stagecoachbus.com/timetables

Traveline Scotland transport planner:
travelinescotland.com/lts/#/travelInfo
To travel To/From this Tour by bus, enter Bus Stop Name or Bus stop ID in appropriate entry points of the Transport Planner:-
Bus Stop Name: Leven Bus Station
Bus Stop ID: 34346475
Bus Stop Location: goo.gl/maps/vpj2oACzStxScihr6

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.
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 70 m

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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