Waypoints

1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 24 m
2. 1 : km 0.01 - alt. 24 m - Remember that over time, some parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required. ---------------- See pictures taken along the route, including one showing this route on Ordnance Survey mapping. The route follows established paths. Some may be muddy after rain. Head north out of Beveridge Park, through the gate where there are lion statues. Follow the main path through Sunnybrae Plantation, or follow Komoot guidance to follow a more interesting path - this is beside a large drop in places and will be slippy after rain. Follow vehicle tracks to reach Lambswell folly - one of three follies on Raith Estate. There is a benchmark on a corner stone of thses ruins - see pictures. Returning along the track from Lambswell folly, another Raith folly may be seen on the horizon at Torbail Farm, called Torbain Tower: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VeWaTWZFgDDFD7UX7 Follow track alongside and through Datiefauld Plantation to cross a bridge over Dronachy Burn. Another benchmark may be seen at the center of the bridge on the west parapet, Cross the B925 to see the following:- Balwearie Castle ruins: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6HcDyVUrRgCZT7wC9 Balwearie Tower folly: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1EZsDKScc59v87w27 The end of the route is through Beveridge Park, along a 'Chestnut Tree Avenue' and through the Rose Garden. --------------- The OS map for this route: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-dunfermline-kirkcaldy-glenrothes-south/ To align the map with your surroundings, use either a magnetic compass: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/search.php?search_query=compass Or OS Locate: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/os-locate/ If the paper OS map is bought, the equivalent digital map may be downloaded to your device. ------------ Some sections of this route are along the Fife Core Path Network: https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/routes-explore/local-path-networks -------------------- See 1913 maps showing places passed along the route. Beveridge Park, Sunnybrae Plantation, Foulfrod & Broom Hill. Also the location of Balwearie Castle ruins & Balwearie Tower: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533593 Lambswell folly is seen on this 1913 map: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533587#zoom=6&lat=5709&lon=7667&layers=BT “Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland” ---------------------- Scottish Outdoor Access Code A practical guide for all - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all
3. 2 : km 7.73 - alt. 59 m - Remember that over time, some parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required. ---------------- See pictures taken along the route, including one showing this route on Ordnance Survey mapping. The route follows established paths. Some may be muddy after rain. Head north out of Beveridge Park, through the gate where there are lion statues. Follow the main path through Sunnybrae Plantation, or follow Komoot guidance to follow a more interesting path - this is beside a large drop in places and will be slippy after rain. Follow vehicle tracks to reach Lambswell folly - one of three follies on Raith Estate. There is a benchmark on a corner stone of thses ruins - see pictures. Returning along the track from Lambswell folly, another Raith folly may be seen on the horizon at Torbail Farm, called Torbain Tower: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VeWaTWZFgDDFD7UX7 Follow track alongside and through Datiefauld Plantation to cross a bridge over Dronachy Burn. Another benchmark may be seen at the center of the bridge on the west parapet, Cross the B925 to see the following:- Balwearie Castle ruins: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6HcDyVUrRgCZT7wC9 Balwearie Tower folly: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1EZsDKScc59v87w27 The end of the route is through Beveridge Park, along a 'Chestnut Tree Avenue' and through the Rose Garden. --------------- The OS map for this route: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-dunfermline-kirkcaldy-glenrothes-south/ To align the map with your surroundings, use either a magnetic compass: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/search.php?search_query=compass Or OS Locate: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/os-locate/ If the paper OS map is bought, the equivalent digital map may be downloaded to your device. ------------- Some sections of this route are along the Fife Core Path Network: https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/routes-explore/local-path-networks -------------------- See 1913 maps showing places passed along the route. Beveridge Park, Sunnybrae Plantation, Foulfrod & Broom Hill. Also the location of Balwearie Castle ruins & Balwearie Tower: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533593 Lambswell folly is seen on this 1913 map: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75533587#zoom=6&lat=5709&lon=7667&layers=BT “Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland” ---------------------- Scottish Outdoor Access Code A practical guide for all - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all
4. S/E : km 11.64 - alt. 25 m

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