Fife Coastal Path - North Queensferry to Burntisland
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North Queensferry to Burntisland
Our walk starts in the historic village of North Queensferry, in the shadow of the majestic Forth Rail Bridge. We go under the approach structure to the bridge and head to the Carlingnose Point Nature Reserve where there are amazing views of the bridge and the Forth Estuary.
We continue slightly inland to Inverkeithing before returning to the coast to St David's Bay and then on to Dalgety Bay. We pass the ruins of St Bridget's Church which is over 800 years old and follow the path to the pretty village of Aberdour. Our walk finishes in the old seaport of Burntisland where there are rail and bus transport options for onward travel.
Path conditions are well defined with good surfaces, including occasional sections of pavement when we walk through towns and villages.
Photos : Taken by AMD
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please bring a packed lunch and carry water.