The first walk of the year was a local walk
with 14 walkers taking part. Leaving the cars at Kirkcaldy Health Centre car
park we headed for what is locally known as “the Mid Den”. Many comments were
made that although we all lived locally; few of us walked this way. It’s more
commonly used by the pupils coming and going to Kirkcaldy High School
and there are also 4 bike trails to test the skills of cyclists.
At the top of “the den” we crossed the B981
and headed West, past Kirkcaldy High and took a left into Rosemount Avenue which led straight ahead
to Johnny Marshall’s Loan. Now a wee breather to allow us all to catch up sent
Mary delving into Joe’s backpack. Oh sweeties we all thought but no, nothing
less than 2 bottles of Mary’s home made Ginger Wine, disposable cups and
shortbread. A Happy New Year to all our walkers. Jo seemed mightily relieved that
it was only the empty bottles he had to carry home
Continuing up the Loan we skirted Dunnikier
Estate on our left with Dunnikier Golf Club on our right until we reached the
boundary to the A92. The track was muddy and slippery at points but a wee bit
of frost the previous night had hardened some of the mud, so it was not as bad
as originally thought. Turning easterly we continued until we reached the walkway
over the A92, where we then turned left down a track which eventually took us
out at Carberry Road
which led onto Dunnikier Way .
A short stretch on this and then we turned into Embo Street which led us to Dunnikier
House Hotel for our afternoon refreshments.
A roaring log fire greeted us and we were
shown into the dining room where we enjoyed tea, coffee and scones and as usual
much chat. It was lovely and cosy and eventually with regret we had to say
farewell and make our way on the path through the grounds and back onto
Dunnikier way and a short hop, skip and jump back to the cars. We were all
feeling the cold by this time, so gathering together we said our Gaelic
Blessing before taking our leave. Cheers here’s to the next walk