On a hot summer’s day, I know it’s hard to believe, twelve Strollers met at Aberdour railway station to walk along the Fife coastal path to Burntisland.
Setting off down Shore Road we went to
the harbour admiring the golden sands, lovely views out to Inchcolm and back
across the Forth to Edinburgh. Crossing the Dour Burn we headed off along the
path towards Hawkcraig and turned up Dougals Road, which had been built, using
pick, shovel and dynamite, by a resident in the 70s to give better access to
the houses there.
From here we went through the car park
down to Silver Sands and a stop for ‘brunch’ at the nice cafe there. Being the
school holidays the beach was thronged with families and school parties. The
good weather was obviously bringing everyone out.
We re-joined the path looking out for
seals basking, with no joy, as we walked and along to the Starley Burn
Waterfall. The odd colour of the rocks is due to the lime content of the water.
Continuing along the path to Burntisland we passed all the new housing
occupying what was once the site of the Alcan aluminium works. We turned right
up the hill to Rossend Castle, then it was down through the old town gate passing
the site of the Burntisland Shipyard, which now deals with undersea cables, and
into the High Street.
Time for a coffee or ice cream and then
back home to enjoy the rest of the sunshine, or take in the funfair on the
links.
Thanks to Drew for the walk and hoping
the weather is as good next time.
