Leven has a long stretch of golden beach to walk on, or a grassy path at high tide. Our leaders will guide you. Lower Largo was the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk and the inspiration for Daniel Defoe’s novel Robinson Crusoe. Here we will link up with Beach of Dreams member organisation, Largo Communities Together. Our Fife Coastal Path walk then follows the abandoned railway and coastline.At high tide, an alternative route takes you through the Dumbarnie Links Nature Reserve – calcareous dunes noted for birds, butterflies and flowers. The low tide route follows the beach. The path climbs from Shell Bay to Kincraig Point. There are two route options here, one leading over the cliff and the other to the quirky Elie Chainwalk. A series of chains set into the cliff allow you to traverse this route – but it’s not for the fainthearted! We will finish at the delightful beach of Ruby Bay which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
This is the seventh day of our Beach of Dreams journey around the Fife coast. This section is sometimes narrow and steep with steps. There are 4 more stages that you can join in by either walking or cycling and each event is free of charge. See Eventbrite and the FCCT website for details and how to book.
Beach of Dreams is a UK-wide coastal arts festival that explores the unique heritage, culture and climate future of our coastline. Fife Coast and Countryside Trust are delighted that Fife is the Scottish location for this creative programme. Presented by Kinetika, Beach of Dreams sees acclaimed and emerging artists commissioned UK-wide to create works to help local communities connect with the natural environment. In Fife, artist Julie Brook will create a tidal sculpture from locally sourced materials, inspired by walks along the Fife coastline and talks with residents and artists. She will also lead workshops with local schools and community groups in partnership with ArtMovesFife.
Please note that this is a one-way walk. The end time is approximate and depends on fitness levels and refreshments stops. Leven has a new railway station – why not take the train to the start point? Elie has local bus services. Please bring your own refreshments as there is no guarantee that we will stop for lunch near shops and cafés.
If you book places but then can’t attend, please let us know by cancelling your ticket on Eventbrite, or by emailing ask.us@fifecountryside.co.uk or phoning 01592 656080. This will ensure we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list. Nearer the event date we will email all participants with details of the meeting place. If you cancel your tickets, which have an associated payment/donation, you will be responsible for paying the Eventbrite administration fee.
