Walk Sheets for you to enjoy:

Walk sheets may be printed off double-sided and folded to form a useful Walk Leaflet.

They may be used directly on a mobile. 

For emergency use there is a defibrillator at the loch side at Craigencalt.  For the code phone 07740 999 514.

Descriptions of short & long distance walks, some suitable for cyclists and horse-riders. Superb sea and country views and abundant wildlife.

In Scotland you have the right of access to most places and countryside, as you exercise that right responsibly. This includes walking, horse-riding, cycling and canoeing.

Kinghorn is within a wide area of attractive countryside, criss- crossed by numerous paths and quiet country roads. It has a rocky coastline with many islets and rocks that seals use all the year round. There are interesting small beaches and rock pools to investigate. The village has a splendid beach at its heart and another wide beach between Kinghorn & Burntisland at Pettycur.  There are holiday parks in Kinghorn and at Pettycur with hotel, restaurants and leisure facilities and camping ground.  Burntisland offers a good range of shops, hotels, pubs, restaurants and sports and leisure facilities.  There are three safe, sandy beaches at Kinghorn, Pettycur and Burntisland.

Craigencalt Trust has produced these sheets of local walks, some within the village and others in the wider countryside,   varying from short ambles to 10+ mile hikes. Several are suitable for horses and cycles, and some are wheelchair friendly although most are hilly. They start either at Kinghorn War Memorial or Burntisland Station or from the loch side at Craigencalt.

Remember, dogs enjoy the open space but cattle do not normally like dogs. For your own safety do not take dogs into a field of cattle.  Keep all dogs away from sheep and under proper control.

The Scottish Outdoor Code gives more information. 

When you are out in the countryside, remember that you need to do so in a responsible manner. Your main responsibilities are:-

a) Take responsibility for your own actions – the outdoors can be a naturally dangerous place and you are legally responsible for your own safety

b) Respect other people’s privacy, property, and peace of mind – avoid people’s gardens, the area around farm houses and steadings other than on a path or track. Close gates  or leave them as you find them. 

c) Care for your environment.

d) Keep your dog under control at all times.

Transport. There is a frequent bus (No. 7)  between Aberdour, Burntisland, & Kirkcaldy that can be used to end walks at these towns and return to Kinghorn.

The East Coast Main Line stops at Kirkcaldy with regular local trains stopping at Kinghorn, Burntisland and Aberdour.

Refreshments and toilets:

These can be obtained close to the Coastal Path  in Kinghorn, Aberdour, Burntisland, or Kirkcaldy at “Morrisons” adjacent to Kinghorn Road and Coastal Path.

BE VERY CAREFUL WALKING BETWEEN KINGHORN AND BURNTISLAND ALONG THE BEACH AS IT IS POSSIBLE ONLY AT LOW TIDE. 

Walks starting from Kinghorn and Kinghorn Loch.

Moderate Walks.

Strenuous Walks.

Walks starting from Burntisland.

Moderate Walks.

Strenuous Walks.

Walks starting from Aberdour and Dalgety Bay.

Moderate Walks.

Strenuous Walks.

Walks starting from Kirkcaldy.

Moderate Walks.

If you have any comments, please e-mail

us at info@CraigencaltTrust.org.uk.

© Craigencalt Rural Community Trust 2022

Care has been taken in drawing up these walks but descriptions cannot be taken as accurate. Note that the author accepts no responsibility for people using these paths, and some paths may not be fully accessible at any particular time.