Kirkcaldy Walking Festival 2024
W2W : Walk to Wemyss
Date: Saturday 24th August 2024
Start time: 10.30
Start location: Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy
End location: East Wemyss, for bus back to Kirkcaldy
Duration: approx. 5 hours
Walk length: 8.5 miles (can be shortened)
Ability level: Best suited to walkers who are comfortable with uneven ground.
Terrain: Undulating on paths (uneven) and tracks. Some short sections on pavement/road. Could be muddy in places after heavy rain.
Wheelchair/Buggy: No.
Dogs: Well behaved dogs on short leads (less than 2m). Must be under close control at all times. Dog waste must be bagged and binned.
Child friendly: Over 12’s only. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Description of the walk: Exploration of the coastline and countryside between Ravenscraig Park and East Wemyss. Along the way we will discover the industrial heritage of the area, peaceful woodlands, the Wemyss Estate, the line of a disused railway, ancient sea caves, a ruined castle and coastal scenery.
Wemyss Caves: Our walk will include a short guided tour of the Wemyss Caves conducted by a volunteer from the Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society. The caves are of historical importance due to containing some of the oldest Pictish carvings that have yet been found. There will be access to caves which are not always open to the general public.
What to bring: Clothing appropriate for outdoor activity and expected weather conditions (a waterproof jacket may be needed). Bring a packed lunch and water/juice/hot drink. Sunscreen if it is a sunny day. Bus fare or bus pass. A torch would be helpful for seeing inside the caves. Underfoot conditions may be muddy in a few places so wear appropriate footwear. The route can be walked in trainers but you may prefer lightweight walking boots if it has been raining.
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.
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 holds third party liability insurance through Mountaineering Scotland..
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.
Date: Saturday 24th August 2024
Start time: 10.30
Start location: Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy
End location: East Wemyss, for bus back to Kirkcaldy
Duration: approx. 5 hours
Walk length: 8.5 miles (can be shortened)
Ability level: Best suited to walkers who are comfortable with uneven ground.
Terrain: Undulating on paths (uneven) and tracks. Some short sections on pavement/road. Could be muddy in places after heavy rain.
Wheelchair/Buggy: No.
Dogs: Well behaved dogs on short leads (less than 2m). Must be under close control at all times. Dog waste must be bagged and binned.
Child friendly: Over 12’s only. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Description of the walk: Exploration of the coastline and countryside between Ravenscraig Park and East Wemyss. Along the way we will discover the industrial heritage of the area, peaceful woodlands, the Wemyss Estate, the line of a disused railway, ancient sea caves, a ruined castle and coastal scenery.
Wemyss Caves: Our walk will include a short guided tour of the Wemyss Caves conducted by a volunteer from the Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society. The caves are of historical importance due to containing some of the oldest Pictish carvings that have yet been found. There will be access to caves which are not always open to the general public.
What to bring: Clothing appropriate for outdoor activity and expected weather conditions (a waterproof jacket may be needed). Bring a packed lunch and water/juice/hot drink. Sunscreen if it is a sunny day. Bus fare or bus pass. A torch would be helpful for seeing inside the caves. Underfoot conditions may be muddy in a few places so wear appropriate footwear. The route can be walked in trainers but you may prefer lightweight walking boots if it has been raining.
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.
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 holds third party liability insurance through Mountaineering Scotland..
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 W2W route
Kirkcaldy Walking and Festival 2024
The full programme for the Kirkcaldy Walking Festival is available on the festival Facebook page.
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