Kirkcaldy Walking and Movement Festival 2023
Kirkcaldy to Burntisland via Binnend walk - Sunday 27th August
This 11 mile walk with 400m of ascent is being organised by Fife Out and About Walking Group for the Kirkcaldy Walking Festival. This varied walk includes a section of coastal walking, two small hills (max elevation 221m), loch-side walking, farmland and industrial heritage. It is a full day's walk and is best suited to people who have some previous walking experience and can cope with uphill sections on uneven paths.
Our walk starts from Seafield and heads out along the coastal path to Kinghorn passing Seafield Tower and Seafield cave. From Kinghorn we head inland to the lovely Kinghorn Loch, home to the Ecology Centre and many water-based activities. After the loch and associated woodlands we head west to the remains of Binnend village which once accommodated the workers of the Burntisland Shale Oil industry. Our walk then heads up to the viewpoint of The Binn with fantastic views over the Firth of Forth. From here we pass through rural farmland to the iron-age fort of Dunearn Hill with its peaceful lochan which folklore says was dug out by the devil. After taking in more views of the Forth, we will descend the hill to Stenhouse Reservoir to see the islet that the devil formed from the earth removed from Dunearn Loch. From Stenhouse we start heading downhill via the "gorse path" and Kilmundy to reach Burntisland via Rossend Castle.
Date: Sunday 27th August 2023
Start time: 9.45am
Start location: Seafield car park, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1PE (NT 278 897)
End location: Burntisland, west end of High Street, for bus/train back to Kirkcaldy
Duration: approx. 6 – 7 hours
Walk length: 10 – 11 miles, with 400m ascent
Ability level: Best suited to walkers who are comfortable with uneven ground and uphill sections.
Terrain: Undulating on paths (uneven) and tracks. Some short sections on pavement/road. Could be muddy in places after heavy rain. Some short uphill sections.
Wheelchair/Buggy: No.
Dogs: Sorry, no dogs as this walk crosses farmland with livestock.
Child friendly: Over 14’s only. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Description of the walk: A full day’s walk exploring the coast and countryside between Kirkcaldy and Burntisland. Our route includes coastal walking, the Binn and Dunearn viewpoints, and loch-side walking at Kinghorn Loch and Stenhouse Reservoir. During the walk we will encounter the ruin of Seafield Tower house, restored Rossend Castle, an iron-age fort, a lochan and islet created by the devil, a tidal mill and the remains of the High Binn village,
Bring with you: Warm and waterproof clothing to deal with expected weather (we cannot guarantee the weather, this is summer). Clothing should be appropriate for outdoor activity. A packed lunch and water/juice/hot drink. Walking boots rather than trainers are essential. Walking poles are recommended if you have them. Sunscreen if it is a sunny day. Bus/train fare or bus pass.
Group safety: The walk will be led by members of our group. Please ensure that you keep with the group and follow directions from the leaders. If you wish to leave the walk at any point please ensure that you advise a leader.
Health conditions: If you have any health conditions that could affect you whilst walking, please ensure that someone else in the group is aware of this. If you are walking with friends/family let them know otherwise please advise a group leader. If you feel unwell during the walk you should advise one of the leaders.
Leave no trace: Please respect the countryside and leave it as you find it. Take all rubbish away with you including bio-degradables such as apple cores, orange peel etc.
Scottish Outdoor Access Code: The route passes through working countryside. Please respect the interests of others, care for the environment, and take responsibility for your own actions. Please ensure that any gates that we open are closed behind us. There is one locked gate on our route (although there is also an adjacent gap in the fence). If climbing it, please do so at the hinged end.
Walk route: The walk leaders reserve the right to amend the walk in the event of inclement weather, other environmental factors or the ability of the group to cope with the walk.
Participation statement: You join the walk at your own risk. It is your responsibility to ensure you can safely participate in the walk. It is your responsibility to be appropriately clothed/equipped for the expected weather. Fife Out and About is insured through Mountaineering Scotland to organise the walk.
Data protection: In the event of an incident on the walk we may pass on your details to the emergency / health services. We will not pass on your information to anyone else without your permission. When no longer required your information will be deleted/destroyed.
Our walk starts from Seafield and heads out along the coastal path to Kinghorn passing Seafield Tower and Seafield cave. From Kinghorn we head inland to the lovely Kinghorn Loch, home to the Ecology Centre and many water-based activities. After the loch and associated woodlands we head west to the remains of Binnend village which once accommodated the workers of the Burntisland Shale Oil industry. Our walk then heads up to the viewpoint of The Binn with fantastic views over the Firth of Forth. From here we pass through rural farmland to the iron-age fort of Dunearn Hill with its peaceful lochan which folklore says was dug out by the devil. After taking in more views of the Forth, we will descend the hill to Stenhouse Reservoir to see the islet that the devil formed from the earth removed from Dunearn Loch. From Stenhouse we start heading downhill via the "gorse path" and Kilmundy to reach Burntisland via Rossend Castle.
Date: Sunday 27th August 2023
Start time: 9.45am
Start location: Seafield car park, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1PE (NT 278 897)
End location: Burntisland, west end of High Street, for bus/train back to Kirkcaldy
Duration: approx. 6 – 7 hours
Walk length: 10 – 11 miles, with 400m ascent
Ability level: Best suited to walkers who are comfortable with uneven ground and uphill sections.
Terrain: Undulating on paths (uneven) and tracks. Some short sections on pavement/road. Could be muddy in places after heavy rain. Some short uphill sections.
Wheelchair/Buggy: No.
Dogs: Sorry, no dogs as this walk crosses farmland with livestock.
Child friendly: Over 14’s only. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Description of the walk: A full day’s walk exploring the coast and countryside between Kirkcaldy and Burntisland. Our route includes coastal walking, the Binn and Dunearn viewpoints, and loch-side walking at Kinghorn Loch and Stenhouse Reservoir. During the walk we will encounter the ruin of Seafield Tower house, restored Rossend Castle, an iron-age fort, a lochan and islet created by the devil, a tidal mill and the remains of the High Binn village,
Bring with you: Warm and waterproof clothing to deal with expected weather (we cannot guarantee the weather, this is summer). Clothing should be appropriate for outdoor activity. A packed lunch and water/juice/hot drink. Walking boots rather than trainers are essential. Walking poles are recommended if you have them. Sunscreen if it is a sunny day. Bus/train fare or bus pass.
Group safety: The walk will be led by members of our group. Please ensure that you keep with the group and follow directions from the leaders. If you wish to leave the walk at any point please ensure that you advise a leader.
Health conditions: If you have any health conditions that could affect you whilst walking, please ensure that someone else in the group is aware of this. If you are walking with friends/family let them know otherwise please advise a group leader. If you feel unwell during the walk you should advise one of the leaders.
Leave no trace: Please respect the countryside and leave it as you find it. Take all rubbish away with you including bio-degradables such as apple cores, orange peel etc.
Scottish Outdoor Access Code: The route passes through working countryside. Please respect the interests of others, care for the environment, and take responsibility for your own actions. Please ensure that any gates that we open are closed behind us. There is one locked gate on our route (although there is also an adjacent gap in the fence). If climbing it, please do so at the hinged end.
Walk route: The walk leaders reserve the right to amend the walk in the event of inclement weather, other environmental factors or the ability of the group to cope with the walk.
Participation statement: You join the walk at your own risk. It is your responsibility to ensure you can safely participate in the walk. It is your responsibility to be appropriately clothed/equipped for the expected weather. Fife Out and About is insured through Mountaineering Scotland to organise the walk.
Data protection: In the event of an incident on the walk we may pass on your details to the emergency / health services. We will not pass on your information to anyone else without your permission. When no longer required your information will be deleted/destroyed.
Other Fife Out and About walks
Fife Out and About Walking Group have a programme of regular walks in Fife and further afield. Our programme is varied with low level walks, high hills, and everything in between. Please see our walk programme for more information. Prospective members are very welcome to walk with us as a guest prior to actually joining us.
Photographs from our route
Kirkcaldy Walking and Movement Festival 2023
The full programme for the Kirkcaldy Walking and Movement Festival is available on the festival Facebook page.
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