Kinghorn to Kirkcaldy (3.5 miles)
From the railway station, proceed down to the harbour area which also features a small sandy beach. As we depart Kinghorn, the path hugs the coast and gains altitude and Inchkeith Island can clearly be seen. We drop back down to sea level as we approach Kirkcaldy, passing the curious remains of Seafield Tower. There was previously a huge coal mine in this area which lasted until 1990 - one of the final Fife pits to close.
A short detour through residential streets is required but soon we hit Kirkcaldy Prom which is a mile long. They don't call the place the Lang Toun for nothing! It's possible to get down on to the beach when the tide is out although the surface is stony. Eventually we reach the harbour which closed to commercial trade in 1992 but reopened in 2011. It's worth making the short trek along the main road to the Harbour Bar which is a haven for real-ale lovers. Six brews are on tap in this very traditional hostelry. Do check opening times if arriving on a weekday afternoon.
Walk back to the High Street and both the bus and rail stations are central. If taking the rain, be sure to visit the adjacent Kirkcaldy Museum which has an excellent couple of galleries dedicated to local history. There is also an art gallery upstairs which hosts changing exhibitions.
