Twelve Strollers met on a gloriously sunny day at the car park at South
Queensferry to walk over the bridge and then follow the Fife coastal path to
the start of Inverkeithing and the park and ride at Ferry Toll.
The east footpath was closed so, braving the steps and subway, we set
off across the bridge on the west side facing the new road bridge.
Looking down we could see the children learning to sail at Port Edgar
with a few capsizing. Dry land is better! Looking up we could see the bright
orange jackets of the workmen above us doing the repairs to the bridge.
Once across we descended the steps and onto the road into North
Queensferry where the ferry used to run from, across the water to South
Queensferry. Passing the remains of the old wells with the dog and lion heads,
we ascended the slope following the Fife Coastal path and the Pilgrims Way.
We stopped at the site of the old quarry for a lunch break and to take
in the views over to Dalgety Bay and back to the Roseberry Estate, taking care
not to get too close to the cliff edge. We then continued on down the path past
the Port Laing beach and coming out onto the site of the harbour and now
salvage yard. We followed the road until we came to the Inverkeithing Road where
we finished. Some went for a coffee in Inverkeithing while others went for the
bus back home.
An enjoyable walk and thanks to Drew for organising and the weather.
