Fife and Kinross walks

River Devon loop

A combination of river and railway paths.

Dunfermline heritage walk

A wander around the ancient capital of Scotland.

1.5 miles

West Fife Way

The tranquil trackbed of the Dunfermline to Stirling railway.

11.5 miles

Fife Coastal Path

A long distance trek around the ancient Kingdom of Fife.

117 miles

Preston Island Circular

A man-made island now surrounded by reclaimed land.

Saline Glen

A wander through a stretch of ancient woodland.

Valleyfield Woods

Find the remains of the secret walled garden on this old estate.

Bandrum Loop

Climb up to the mysterious temple near Saline.

Michael Bruce Way

A Kinross-shire wander through villages, peat bog and the lower reaches of Bishop Hill.

The Binn - Burntisland

Climb the hill above this seaside town and explore the remains of an abandoned village.

St Ninian's Opencast

A former mining site now partially restored but with a sense of abandonment.

Leven Railway Walk

Explore the remaining part of the Fife Coastal Line.

4.8 miles

Townhill Loch circuit

A pleasant wander in this small country park.

1.8 miles

Milnathort railway path

A circular route utilising the old railway line to Perth.

Dean Plantation Circuit

A woodland walk starting at Cairneyhill.

Limekilns Loop

A coastal wander returning via the Broomhall Estate.

Fordell Railway

A stroll along the trackbed of an old mineral line.

Around Moor Loch

A circular walk within Devilla Forest.

Peppermill Dam & heritage

The largest loch in Devilla Forest and some industrial artefacts.

Wormit & Newport loop

Follow an old railway line and see the Tay Bridge close up.

4.2 miles

Devilla Red Squirrel Trail

A short waymarked loop within Devilla Forest. Suitable for all.

Charlestown industrial walk

A heritage tour of this coastal West Fife village.

St Andrews Spinkie Den

Follow part of an old railway and explore this ancient town.

Braefoot Bay

Fantastic views across the Forth and old wartime defences to discover.

2.6 miles

Norman's Law

A climb up the last hill of significant size in the Ochil range.

A shortcut to mushrooms

Follow a mushroom trail through Devilla Forest to Keir Dam.

1.4 miles

Dunfermline Upper Railway

Trace the remains within the town of this former main line.

4.5 miles

West Fife Bridges

A triangular circuit of the Kincardine and Clacks Bridges.

Markinch to Leslie

Follow the route of an old branch line and then loop back.

8 miles

Dunino Den

An ancient secluded site of pagan worship.

0.6 miles

Crawford Priory

An old mansion near Cupar which has been abandoned for half a century.

Carnock Moor

A stroll around a sizeable clump of old woodland.

1.7 miles

Oakley Carnock Circular

A pleasant passage over Carneil Hill in West Fife.

Culross High Loop

A range of terrain and a visit to a childrens' plague grave.

6.5 miles

Aberdour Harbour

A lovely loop around rocky coastline and an award winning beach.

Crossford Circular

A wander around this West Fife Village with a rural stage.

Balgownie Wood

A circular walk involving ancient woodland and a cycle path.

Dunfermline to Cairneyhill

Rather than pound the pavement, take the scenic route through Dean Plantation.

3.4 miles

Letham Hill Wood

A high stretch of woodland and a descent to the coast. Check out an old quarry.

The Coaltowns

A pleasant woodland walk between two villages.

7 miles

Kirkcaldy Heritage Circuit

A historical wander around the Lang Toun.

2.2 miles

Leven Silverburn Park

Follow the coast then visit a pleasant park with gardens.

Aberdour Heughs

A high woodland walk which drops down to the coast.

Saline Hill

A West Fife hill walk which offers fine views of the Forth Valley.

Knock Hill

Scale the hill which looks down on the famous racing circuit.

6.5 miles

Powmill Quarry

A wander around an abandoned quarry just off the main road.

0.6 miles

Rumbling Bridge Gorge

View the cascading waterfalls. An optional extension along the banks of the River Devon.

0.3 miles

Hill of Beath

Looking for an introduction to hill climbing? Try this one.

1.8 miles

Craigluscar Hill

An obscure hill. Small but beautiful.

Culross Historical

A tour of this ancient Royal Burgh on the shores of the Forth.

Devilla Well

Track down the old well inside Devilla Forest and find the remains of Keir House.

Dunearn Hill

A small hill near Burntisland with commanding views over the River Forth.

Dunfermline Glen Circuit

A tour of Pittencrieff Park including a woodland walk along the burn.

1.4 miles

Blairadam Forest & Cowden Hill

A circular woodland walk with commanding views from a small grassy peak.

Maggie Duncan's Stane

Set off in search of a giant boulder commemorating a mythical witch.

North Queensferry Circuit

A tour of this ancient ferry port, now famous for the bridges over the Forth.

2.3 miles

Ferry Hills

A short hill climb offering excellent views across West Fife and Dalgety Bay.

1.25 miles

Cairneyhill to Torryburn

Follow the Torry Burn to the coastal village of the same name.

Crossford Estates

A short wander around two old country houses and grounds. Now in alternative use.

Western Dunfermline Loop

Start in Crossford village and skirt the edge of Dunfermline.

4.2 miles

Broomhall Estate Loop

Explore a West Fife country estate with a listed mansion.

5.4 miles

Crombie Point Circuit

A stroll down to the shores of the Forth in West Fife.

Torryburn Loop

A lovely wander through an old estate and along the shore.

1.5 miles

Tuilyies Trail

Go in search of an ancient stone circle. Pass by a stately home.

Shaw Hill & Walled Garden

A little-known corner of a former estate, just off a main road.

1.8 miles

Lands of Inzievar

A woodland walk formed of three separate loops.

2.2 miles

Cairneyhill Circuit

A gentle ramble around my home village.

2.3 miles

Cairneyhill Circuit 2

A second circular route around my home turf. Devised during the lockdown madness.

Charlestown Foundry Trail

A short loop passing by industrial remains on the Firth of Forth.

Portmoak Moss

A quick circuit around an area of ancient peat bog. Bishop Hill provides the backdrop.

Lochs Gaddon & Birnie

A circular stroll around two artificial lochs on a former quarry site.

1.5 miles

Blairhall Bing Loop

A core path walk and a climb up an old spoil heap which offers commanding views.

3.8 miles

Loch Ore Circuit

A visit to a popular country park. Former mining landscape.

Letham Glen

Nice little loop up and down a hidden glen in an urban setting.

1.1 miles

Bishop Hill

A stiff climb with rewarding views across Loch Leven and the Shire of Kinross.

Hill of Tarvit

An excellent viewpoint near Cupar. The hill sits behind an Edwardian mansion.

Aberdour Kemal's Cut

An uphill hike from the town centre leading to excellent views over the Firth of Forth.

Kennoway Den

Start on an old railway then enter the delightful den.

West Fife Woodland Way

A waymarked circuit around a varied terrain. Plenty historical sights to take in.

9 miles

Kirkcaldy Harbour to Thornton

Cut through the Lang Toun and follow the River Ore. An award winning chippy awaits.

Glenrothes riverside

Follow the River Leven to a stunning curved viaduct.

3.8 miles

Kirkcaldy wizard walk

A loop involving mixed park, town and woodland terrain.

2.3 miles

Kirkcaldy Kinghorn circuit

Follow a quiet country road and return via the coastal path. The sea views are excellent.

6 miles

Harran Hill

A simple climb within the boundaries of Lochore Meadows Country Park.

3.3 miles

Dunfermline Townhill Loop

Use old railway paths for a quiet stroll up to the Town Loch.

4.5 miles

Burleigh Castle Circuit

A nice trail around Milnathort in the vicinity of Loch Leven and the Lomond Hills.

Dunfermline Figure of Eight

From the town centre to the fringes through varied terrain.

8.5 miles

Kirkcaldy to Auchtertool

A lovely wander between fields past Balwearie Castle. Partly on an old railway.

Lochgelly Heritage Trail

My home town grew around the coal mining industry. Explore this official heritage route.

Cowdenbeath Loop

A circuit of a former coal mining town, looking at remnants of the past and also new projects.

4.3 miles

Fife Pilgrim Way

Long distance inland trail based on the route to the shrine of Saint Andrew.

65 miles

Dunfermline Duloch Park

Wander through a park and old woodland on the eastern edge of Dunfermline.

Kingseat Circuit

A mostly off-road wander past the Hill of Beath on the edge of Dunfermline.

Cardenden Heritage

A figure-of-eight wander around an ex-mining town and local woodland.

Kinross Circuit

Explore the perimeter of this old burgh and county town.

Benarty Hill

A blast up the Old Man of Benarty, overlooking Loch Leven and Loch Ore.

Lumphinnans Pond

Pleasant partial circuit of a small body of water next to the railway.

1.9 miles

Burntisland Town Walk

A wander round a working port town with nice elevated views. across the Forth.

Kinghorn Circuit

A loop from the town centre over a small hill and around the peaceful loch.

St Margaret's Marsh

A circuit around a peaceful oasis in the shadow of the busy Forth bridges.

Keil's Den Circuit

Two walk lengths are possible up and down the leafy gorge by the Keil Burn.

1.6 miles

Crossgates Wander

Community woodland with a fairy dell. Extend the walk along a ridge of land.

Kirkcaldy to Cluny

Take the footbridge over Fife's busiest road and step into a rural scene.

Thornton to Kinglassie

Follow the course of the Lochty Burn on this linear woodland walk.

Raith Woods

A circuit of core paths in Kirkcaldy.

3.3 miles

Glenrothes North

Walk north from the town centre towards a nature reserve.