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Remember that over time, some parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required. ---------------- See pictures taken along the route, including one showing this route on Ordnance Survey mapping. The route starts at Markinch Railway Station, which has a bus stop and a free car park Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kar6guwB1ub5PFXs5 what3words: https://w3w.co/output.modern.dogs ------------- Places for refreshments near start / end of route…. The Laurel Bank Hotel: https://www.laurelbankhotel.co.uk/ what3words location: https://w3w.co/survey.adding.singer Greens of Markinch: https://www.greens.co.uk/markinch what3words location: https://w3w.co/sheep.scuba.most Co-op Food what3words location: https://w3w.co/noises.caves.sushi --------------- Komoot user instructions for orientating the screen when navigating a route: https://support.komoot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024589772-Switching-map-orientation (following an app update, the instructions may not be accurate) -------------------- The Ordnance Survey 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. To align the map with your surroundings, use either a magnetic compass or the compass in the free Ordnance Survey 'OS Maps' app. The free version of the app includes a digital compass and shows your grid reference. It also has GPS location tracking: ordnancesurvey.co.uk/news/major-new-safety-feature-in-os-maps-could-save-your-life ------------- Fife Core Path Network. Some sections of this route are along the Fife Core Path Network: https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/community-life2/parks,-allotments,-core-paths/outdoor-access/core-paths-and-cycle-routes-network (the screen may have to be refreshed after loading) -------------------- 1913 maps showing places passed along the route. Falkland, Maspie Den, East Lomond & Freuchie: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533028 “Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland” ---------------------- Scottish Outdoor Access Code A practical guide for all - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all ------------ Route ref: 260120

Over time, parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required. ------------ An 8ml circular route starting from Chapelton Drive, west of Central Fife Retail Park and located: - Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WWatDpgpg4yHuZBAA what3words: https://w3w.co/encoded.bounded.reflector postcode: KY2 6QJ (not a precise location) Places nearby for refreshments… The Tea House & Coffee Shop: https://www.facebook.com/TheTeahouseCoffeeShop# what3words location: https://w3w.co/regarding.interacts.exporters Spiral Weave: https://www.spiralweavepubkirkcaldy.co.uk/ what3words location: https://w3w.co/unheated.resettle.corrupted Home Farm View: https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/fife/home-farm-view what3words location: https://w3w.co/waxing.markets.describes Dean Park Hotel: https://www.deanparkhotel.co.uk/ what3words location: https://w3w.co/adults.love.blogs Greggs – KFC – McDonalds – Starbucks: All located near this point in Fife Central Retail Park. what3words location: https://w3w.co/villas.gravitate.grafted -------------------- See pictures taken along this route, including one showing this route on Ordnance Survey mapping. The Ordnance Survey map for this route: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-dunfermline-kirkcaldy-glenrothes-south To align the map with your surroundings, use either a magnetic compass or the compass in the free Ordnance Survey 'OS Maps' app. The free version of the OS Maps app includes a digital compass and shows your grid reference. It also has GPS location tracking: ordnancesurvey.co.uk/news/major-new-safety-feature-in-os-maps-could-save-your-life If the paper OS map is bought, the equivalent digital map may be downloaded to your device. --------- Komoot guidance: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2751256196?share_token=aNSYVkvwukFkiCOYOAxK0FKQYq72iFkHUWUiONxxlxZs0OdumV&ref=wtd Komoot user instructions for orientating the screen when navigating a route: https://support.komoot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024589772-Switching-map-orientation (following an app update, the instructions may not be accurate) ----------------- This route includes parts on the Fife Core Path Network: https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/routes-explore/local-path-networks ---------------------- These 1913 maps show familiar place names along this route:- See Chapel, Chapel Moss, Home Farm, Dothan Cottages: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533581 See River Ore, Redford Bridge and Johnny Marshall’s Loan: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533218 For other locations in Kirkcaldy / Britain: https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.1&lat=56.13595&lon=-3.16452&layers=168&b=osm&o=100 Use 'Change transparency overlay' slider, to compare a location with how it was on an older map. “Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland” ---------------------- The Scottish Outdoor Access Code. A practical guide for all - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all Reference 260115

Note: over time, parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required. ------------ An almost 5ml circular route from Randolph Playing Fields in Gallatown, along the Fife Coastal Path to West Wemyss, before returning through Chapel Wood & Borland. Location of start / end of route: - Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kShHDgEuwURhM5rN7 what3words: https://w3w.co/curly.good.gulped postcode: KY1 3HN (not a precise location) Places nearby start/end of route for refreshments… The Elbow Room: https://www.theelbowrooms.co.uk/ what3words location: https://w3w.co/dragons.proof.installs Stephens Bakery: https://steakbridie.com/ what3words location: https://w3w.co/sands.cleansed.stammer Kirkcaldy Garden Centre: https://www.facebook.com/orchardcoffeeshop?locale=en_GB what3words location: https://w3w.co/documents.salad.pardon Tranquility Coffee House: https://www.facebook.com/p/Tranquility-Coffee-Shop-100063651157088/ what3words location: https://w3w.co/glitz.loving.glows -------------------- See pictures taken along this route, including one showing this route on Ordnance Survey mapping. The Ordnance Survey map for this route: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-dunfermline-kirkcaldy-glenrothes-south To align the map with your surroundings, use either a magnetic compass or the compass in the free Ordnance Survey 'OS Maps' app. The free version of the OS Maps app includes a digital compass and shows your grid reference. It also has GPS location tracking: ordnancesurvey.co.uk/news/major-new-safety-feature-in-os-maps-could-save-your-life If the paper OS map is bought, the equivalent digital map may be downloaded to your device. --------- Komoot guidance: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2751256196?share_token=aNSYVkvwukFkiCOYOAxK0FKQYq72iFkHUWUiONxxlxZs0OdumV&ref=wtd Komoot user instructions for orientating the screen when navigating a route: https://support.komoot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024589772-Switching-map-orientation (following an app update, the instructions may not be accurate) ----------------- This route includes parts on the Fife Core Path Network: https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/routes-explore/local-path-networks ---------------------- This 1913 map shows familiar place names along this route:- See Randolph Road, path past the former Frances Coal Pit, West Wemyss, path through Chapel Wood, Branxton Farm before going through Borland and over the pedestrian bridge for the main east coast railway line: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533605 For other locations in Kirkcaldy / Britain: https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.1&lat=56.13595&lon=-3.16452&layers=168&b=osm&o=100 Use 'Change transparency overlay' slider, to compare a location with how it was on an older map. “Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland” ---------------------- The Scottish Outdoor Access Code. A practical guide for all - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all ----------------- Reference 260114

Remember that over time, some parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required. ---------------- See pictures taken along the route, including one showing this route on Ordnance Survey mapping. The route starts at Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/X9MXSmQ6NkH8AfFM6 what3words: https://w3w.co/variances.charities.loft --------------- Screen orientation information for when using Komoot App to navigate a route - select the compass for the screen to be either orientated to a fixed north location or to direction of travel. -------------------- Using a paper map for navigating this route. The Ordnance Survey map for the area of this route: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-dunfermline-kirkcaldy-glenrothes-south/ To align the map with your surroundings, use either a magnetic compass OR use the free OS Maps app, which incorporates a compass. NOTE: Let others know your location or follow your location as you walk a route by using the OS MAPS app. This function is available in the FREE version of the os maps app: https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/news/major-new-safety-feature-in-os-maps-could-save-your-life#:~:text=Locate%20Me%20lets%20users%20share,their%20phone%20into%20a%20compass. NOTE: If you buy a current edition OS Explorer (1:25,000) or OS Landranger (1:50,000) paper map, you can download a digital version, but only if the map cover indicates "Includes mobile download". ------------- Fife Core Path Network. Some sections of this route are along the Fife Core Path Network: https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/routes-explore/local-path-networks -------------------- 1913 maps showing familiar place names along the route..... East Wemyss: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533254 West of East Wemyss: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533245 “Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland” ---------------------- Scottish Outdoor Access Code A practical guide for all - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all ------------ Route ref: 251213

Remember that over time, some parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required. There is a section of the route adjacent Boglily Farm where it is advised to walk on the roadside, grass verge. At times there can be heavy & fast traffic on the B925, Auchtertool / Kirkcaldy road. The Highway Code – Pedestrians: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-pedestrians-1-to-35 The route is along established paths, tracks and minor roads. ---------------- See pictures taken along the route, including one showing this route on Ordnance Survey mapping. The route starts from the Kirkcaldy Railway Station car park, which is accessed from the Whyte Melville Road. Location for start of route: - Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wftpwDeHxzKazPv96 what3words: https://w3w.co/obey.pilots.sweep --------------- Komoot updated their app but did not update the information for the screen orientation when navigating the route. Select the compass to set the screen orientation to be fixed pointing north or to be rotated to the direction of travel. The screen only orientate to the direction of travel when a fixed pace is reached. -------------------- Using a paper map for navigating this route. Ordnance Survey map for the area of this route:https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-dunfermline-kirkcaldy-glenrothes-south/ To orientate the map to reflect your surroundings, use either a magnetic compass OR use the free OS Maps app, which incorporates a compass. NOTE Let others know your location or follow your location as you walk a route by using the OS MAPS app. This function is available in the FREE version of the os maps app: https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/news/major-new-safety-feature-in-os-maps-could-save-your-life#:~:text=Locate%20Me%20lets%20users%20share,their%20phone%20into%20a%20compass. ------------- Fife Core Path Network. Some sections of this route are along the Fife Core Path Network: https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/community-life2/parks,-allotments,-core-paths/outdoor-access/core-paths-and-cycle-routes-network -------------------- 1913 maps showing familiar place names passed along the route: - https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533593 & https://maps.nls.uk/view/755335813181 “Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland” ---------------------- Scottish Outdoor Access Code A practical guide for all - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all ------------ Route ref: 251213

Remember that over time, some parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required. The route is along established paths in town, countryside and woods. There is a section of the route adjacent Boglily Farm where it is advised to walk on the roadside, grass verge. At times there can be heavy & fast traffic on the B925, Auchtertool / Kirkcaldy road. The Highway Code – Pedestrians: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-pedestrians-1-to-35 ---------------- See pictures taken along the route, including one showing this route on Ordnance Survey mapping. The route starts from the Kirkcaldy Railway Station car park, which is accessed from the Whyte Melville Road. Location for start of route: - Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wftpwDeHxzKazPv96 what3words: https://w3w.co/obey.pilots.sweep --------------- Komoot updated their app but did not update the information for the screen orientation when navigating the route. Select the compass to set the screen orientation to be fixed pointing north or to be rotated to the direction of travel. The screen only orientate to the direction of travel when a fixed pace is reached. -------------------- Using a paper map for navigating this route. Ordnance Survey map for the area of this route:https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-dunfermline-kirkcaldy-glenrothes-south/ To orientate the map to reflect your surroundings, use either a magnetic compass OR use the free OS Maps app, which incorporates a compass. NOTE Let others know your location or follow your location as you walk a route by using the OS MAPS app. This function is available in the FREE version of the os maps app: https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/news/major-new-safety-feature-in-os-maps-could-save-your-life#:~:text=Locate%20Me%20lets%20users%20share,their%20phone%20into%20a%20compass. ------------- Fife Core Path Network. Some sections of this route are along the Fife Core Path Network: https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/community-life2/parks,-allotments,-core-paths/outdoor-access/core-paths-and-cycle-routes-network -------------------- 1913 maps showing familiar place names passed along the route: - https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533593 & https://maps.nls.uk/view/755335813181 “Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland” ---------------------- Scottish Outdoor Access Code A practical guide for all - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all ------------ Route ref: 251213

Note: over time, parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required. Information obtained and the inspiration for this and other routes is courtesy of Kirkcaly Civic Society: https://www.kirkcaldycivicsociety.org.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirkcaldycs/ Twitter / X: https://www.facebook.com/kirkcaldycs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3z6VPeHmfQVMsa77lOxBYQ ------------ A 4.75ml route from Beveridge Park around the southern end of Kirkcaldy. See pictures taken along this route, including one showing this route on Ordnance Survey mapping. The route starts from Beveridge Park car park area:-Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pwFf1JYDyCBay38Y8 what3words: https://w3w.co/lasts.achieving.legs Nearest Post Code: KY2 5PH (not a precise location) The start of the route is a 15min walk from....Kirkcaldy Bus Station: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LUv1saKeuHjLKyAg9Kirkcaldy Railway station:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/S5uQeDosJzyPDBD86 --------------- Possible places for refreshments.... Rugby Club in Beveridge Park: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Beveridge-Park-Cafe-61579633970619/ Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LUf4bCiduEaJxpcT7 Kirkcaldy Galleries: https://www.onfife.com/venues/kirkcaldy-galleries/cafe/ Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HJnwX59euCiwRJAG8 Novar: https://www.novarbar.com/booking-enquiry/ Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XHYBtmiF8fJaFDoZ7 Abbotshall: https://abbotshall.co.uk/ Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XCw2SHkJ3RTQeQm99 Papa Johns Pizza: https://www.papajohns.co.uk/ Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qSp6ZybivYoQbQQi9 ---------------- The Ordnance Survey 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. To align the map with your surroundings, use either a magnetic compass or the compass in the free Ordnance Survey 'OS Maps' app. The free version of the app includes a digital compass and shows your grid reference. It also has GPS location tracking: ordnancesurvey.co.uk/news/major-new-safety-feature-in-os-maps-could-save-your-life ----------------- This route includes parts on the Fife Core Path Network: https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/routes-explore/local-path-networks ---------------------- These two 1913 National Library of Scotland maps shows familiar place names around the area of this route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qSp6ZybivYoQbQQi9andhttps://maps.nls.uk/view/75533965 ---------------------- The Scottish Outdoor Access Code. A practical guide for all - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/

Remember that over time, some parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required. ---------------- See pictures taken along the route, including one showing this route on Ordnance Survey mapping. The route starts at Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yPiEMT4G5MwN8Ay39 what3words: https://w3w.co/falters.trouble.airstrip --------------- Komoot updated the app but did not update this support page, as of 22nd Nov 2025, for 'Switching map orientation': https://support.komoot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024589772-Switching-map-orientation (Komoot provides poor support since it changed ownership in 2025) -------------------- Using a paper map for navigating this route. Find an Ordnance Survey map for the area of this route:https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-dunfermline-kirkcaldy-glenrothes-south/ To orientate the map to reflect your surroundings, use either a magnetic compass OR use the free OS Maps app, which incorporates a compass. NOTE Let others know your location or follow your location as you walk a route by using the OS MAPS app. This function is available in the FREE version of the os maps app: https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/news/major-new-safety-feature-in-os-maps-could-save-your-life#:~:text=Locate%20Me%20lets%20users%20share,their%20phone%20into%20a%20compass. ------------- Fife Core Path Network. Some sections of this route are along the Fife Core Path Network: https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/community-life2/parks,-allotments,-core-paths/outdoor-access/core-paths-and-cycle-routes-network (the screen may have to be refreshed after loading) -------------------- 1900s map showing familiar place names passed along the route. Broadwell, Ayton & Kilknockiebank: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75655956 “Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland” ---------------------- Scottish Outdoor Access Code A practical guide for all - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all ------------ Route ref: 251021