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Burntisland — Kinghorn

Burkin one

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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

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Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

79m

Descent

58m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Burntisland and Kinghorn.

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Burntisland
Grid Ref	NT2329085841
Lat / Lon	56.05924^° / -3.23343^°
Easting / Northing	323,290E / 685,841N
What3Words	engraving.passports.tight

Kinghorn
Grid Ref	NT2687986858
Lat / Lon	56.06894^° / -3.17609^°
Easting / Northing	326,879E / 686,858N
What3Words	jetliner.rating.necklace

Burkin One's land is

Arable	19.5%
Urban	80.5%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

review

Grussell

30 Nov 2021 Autumn

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The route largely follows Fife Coastal Path. Burntisland is an interesting town, historically speaking. The route follows the east side of the sandy bay but cuts inland under the railway line to join the pavement beside the A921. Unfortunately, the road is busy and the railway embankment blocks views of the sea. It does, however, pass the monument that marks the spot where king Alexander III fell to his death when riding to Kinghorn one stormy night in 1286. When the tide is out, however, a much better walk is along the shore to Pettycur and Kinghorn. If it is possible to walk along the sandy beach at Burntisland where the route goes inland then the rest of the shore route will be passible. Ideally walk on a falling tide but in any case it is essential to check tide tables. The route along the shore is worth four stars.

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