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Walking the Fife Pilgrim Way
Pilgrimage from Culross and North Queensferry to St Andrews
Guidebook to walking the Fife Pilgrim Way, a 103km (64 mile) path to the pilgrimage town of St Andrews, Scotland. Starting on the Firth of Forth at Culross or North Queensferry, both of which are within easy reach of Edinburgh, this waymarked six-day route crosses flat or gently rolling terrain, making it an ideal introduction to multi-day walking.
Seasons
While traversing the Fife Pilgrim Way is possible at any time of year, it is most enjoyable in the spring, summer or autumn months. The long days of summer provide generous time for walking.Centres
Culross, North Queensferry, Inverkeithing, Dunfermline, Kingseat, Kelty, Crosshill, Kinglassie, Leslie, Glenrothes, Markinch, Kennoway, Ceres, St Andrews.Difficulty
Varied paths, from pavements, gravel roads and farm tracks to public footpaths. Some elevation gain around small hills, but generally easy walking. No special gear required.Must See
Historic Burgh of Culross with palace and abbey, Forth Rail Bridge, Inverkeithing Hospitium, Dunfermline Abbey, Lochore Meadows Country Park, former mining communities, St. Ninian’s Mine, Balfarg Henge, Markinch, River Leven, Clatto Hill, Fife Folk Museum, Historic Ceres, Craigtoun Country Park, St. Andrews cathedral, castle and St. Rule’s Tower.ISBN
9781786312242
Availability
Published
Published
14 Oct 2024
Edition
First
Pages
112
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .70cm
Weight
140g
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Overview
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A guidebook to walking the Fife Pilgrim Way from Culross on the Firth of Forth through the heart of the ancient Kingdom of Fife to St Andrews on Scotland's North Sea coast. Covering 103km (64 miles), this fully waymarked trail takes around 6 days to hike.
The route is described from south to north in 6 stages between 14 and 16km (8-10 miles) in length. An alternative first stage begins at North Queensferry, joining the main route at Dunfermline.
- Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:50,000 OS maps
- Handy facilities planner, route summary tables and alternative staging options help you plan your itinerary
- Refreshment and accommodation information included for each route stage
- Public transport by stage is listed for those wanting to break the trail into shorter sections
- GPX files available to download
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By Shana Lee Hirsch
Dr Shana Lee Hirsch and Victoria Hunter are sisters who live on an island in Washington State, US. Originally from Fife, Scotland they have spent much of their lives exploring the area; both avid walkers and hikers, they have walked long-distance trails in both Scotland and the western US. Shana Lee is an academic and author at the University of Washington, where her research focuses on energy and conservation technologies. Victoria is an artist and photographer who is well versed in many styles of photography, including documentative, historical, landscape, digital and traditional analogue.
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By Victoria Hunter
Dr Shana Lee Hirsch and Victoria Hunter are sisters who live on an island in Washington State, US. Originally from Fife, Scotland they have spent much of their lives exploring the area; both avid walkers and hikers, they have walked long-distance trails in both Scotland and the western US. Shana Lee is an academic and author at the University of Washington, where her research focuses on energy and conservation technologies. Victoria is an artist and photographer who is well versed in many styles of photography, including documentative, historical, landscape, digital and traditional analogue.
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