Lochgelly, Lumphinnans

We were a reduced group of 8 walkers today as for a variety of reasons many of our friends were unable to be with us.

Parking our cars at Lochgelly High School we set off for a 6 mile walk. This has been adapted from a Ramblers walk and involved a lovely bit of countryside walking around Lochgelly, Lumphinnans and Cowdenbeath.Thankfully since the trial walk the nice weather had dried up the boggy parts. 

Following a track which was next to the goods entrance of the school  we reached Lumphinnans Farm. 

How appropriate on Palm Sunday when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, an animal of peace, we should come across these two lovely donkeys enjoying the peace in a small field in front of the farmhouse

Walking along a path which was originally a pug line serving the local pits the small birds were bursting into song and appeared to follow us as we walked along. Spring has definitely arrived as the bushes were starting to show new growth. 

Coming out at Pit Road we then crossed Main Street, Lumphinnans and headed over a fairway of the Dora Golf Course (named after a local pit) towards a gravelled path which we followed to Brucefield. Walking along Paul Street we then headed North onto Cartmore Road, Lochgelly and we followed this until we reached countryside tracks which we followed until we retraced our steps to our cars

There was a wide range of topics of conversation as usual and the six miles passed very quickly. After saying our walkers prayer we headed to Sainsbury in Kirkcaldy where after arranging their furniture we settled down to cream scones and cakes

Dalgety Bay

What a lovely day, sun shining brightly but windy enough to blow us off our feet and certainly blow the cobwebs away. Today's walk combined some town and coast walking at Dalgety Bay. Parking at Dobbies Garden Centre nine walkers headed down Harbour Drive into Harbour Place which took us onto the Fife Coastal Path. The winds were whipping up the Forth turning the water into white topped waves. We looked out onto the Forth Rail Bridge with the tops of the Road Bridge and the new Queensferry Crossing behind. Unfortunately we couldn't get a picture of the bridges as the sun was in the wrong place!!

Walking east along the coastal path, daffodils, snowdrops and crocuses bloomed and gardens were coming to life. We passed some huge houses on The Bridges and Lumsdaine Drive all architecturally different and very modern. We commented on the magnificent views they had but we didn't fancy cleaning the very large windows. Passing the lovely converted Donibristle House we walked around Dalgety Bay Sailing Club where some of the young people had been out for a sail. The walk was relatively easy going with some short inclines but not too many. Turning we walked along Moray Way South and headed back to our starting point.

Joe was there to meet us and we all we enjoyed our refreshments. The fresh cream scones just finished the afternoon perfectly. As usual there was lots of chat and laughter and after saying our walkers prayer we bade each other goodbye and headed to the cars and home

                            

Kirkcaldy

Bennochy Walkers Sunday 26 February

Today was our Christmas craft day 🎄🎅🏻 No we're not confused. We were unable to do our Christmas craft as December caught us out and we ran out of time to plan this in so we carried it forward until today

We started off with a walk around Beveridge Park, lovely but raining cats and dogs. Only others in the park were dog walkers. There was a wee bit colour in the tree blossom and we thought that Janis must have colour coordinated her brolly to match the blossom. Back to the St Andrews Hall we got the kettle on and Pat and Margaret who both graciously agreed to lead our craft event met us there

The plan was to do book folding, hedgehogs and coffee cups and you can see by the photographs of the finished results that we were good students! Of course there was lots of chatting and drinking of tea and coffee

Poor Phil's hedgehog needed the aid of specs as he was a wee bit short sighted. What a  lovely array of hogs all turned out in their Sunday best. 

Anyone for Cappuccino? Well six lovely coffees to chose from

We had a delivery from Rinaldi's Fish Bar at 4.45 and that would be the only time we were quiet as we enjoyed our suppers all washed down with tea and coffee 

Many, many thanks go to Pat and Margaret for graciously giving up their time today and helping us to complete our craft. We thoroughly enjoyed our day

As always thinking of our friends who couldn't be with us today. 

"Knowing a person is like music, what attracts us to them is their melody, and as we get to know who they are, we learn their lyrics".

Springfield,Cupar

Our latest outing saw us stepping out in a cold but sunny afternoon from Springfield. This is part of a larger 10 mile walk but this part around 4.5 miles was suitable for our group with minimal incline. It's been a while since our last walk in December so there was a lot of catching up with each other's news and lovely to meet up again with folks who for various reasons this has been their first walk for some time. Lovely to have you back with us again

This walk took us along some lovely paths, tracks and quiet roads from Springfield towards Stratheden Hospital, through a woodland track towards Elwood Golf Course. We then crossed the main road, which we followed for about half a mile before we took off through more woodland. This path took us via Crawford Priory, a quite magnificent ruin, which was well photographed by the group. History of the Priory, which never was used as a Priory, can be found on the internet. We then walked a path which meandered via Cults Mill back to Springfield with a great coffee and tea break, including cakes, scones, biscuits and sweets at the Springfield Tavern

Saying our walkers prayer we then headed for home with daylight just beginning to fade on what was a lovely walk with great company

Raith Woods

After all the recent frost we got a warmer and dry day to go for our walk in Raith Woods. We last did this walk in October 2013 and as the nights are drawing in with less daylight we need to consider local walks. This fitted the bill perfectly

The woods were lovely with the fallen leaves, if slightly muddy in parts. We had some lovely views over the fields surrounding the woods and met a few other intrepid explores either out for a walk like us or doing the dog walk

The picture taken was at the top of the drive of Raith House and as we had just had a sweetie stop we were all busy sooking our sweeties, hence the look on some faces!

The walk was roughly 4.5 miles and of course we were ready for our coffee stole which was at the Dean Park Hotel. Plenty of scones and refills of coffee and tea will ensure that we will return

As this was our last walk of 2016 all good wishes for a very happy Christmas and a new year filled with peace and health to all our friends and families

October 30th 2016 Elie, Earlsferry, and Kilconquar loch

16 walkers left the church on a lovely autumn day, we welcomed Lorraine Linda and Janet who hadn't joined us for awhile and a surprise guest Suzy from Australia.

Leaving Ruby Bay car park we walked though Elie Estate to Kilconquar loch and beautiful views . Leaving the estate we crossed the main road to open fields and more great views with Largo Law to our left ,the roof tops of Earlsferry to our right and Shellbay in front of us and some deer made that part of the walk unforgettable.

  Soon we where passing the golf course and with the pavilion cafe in view we met Joe and Grace. A nice cup of tea and some other refreshments where enjoyed by all ! (Another nice cafe to add to our list)

  On the last leg now we walked through the village and on to the harbour where we were just in time to see the sun set over the bay and some great photos . We finished back at ruby bay and the walkers prayer.

   Thanks to all for the great company and for making another walk very enjoyable .x

    Janis

Townhill Loch Dunfermline

A beautiful blue sky and warm sunshine greeted us as we left in the cars heading for Townhill Loch and Wood. A very select group of 8 walkers today so 2 cars transported us very comfortably

Parking the cars near the The Loch Cafe we set out to walk a bit around the loch watching the water skiers busy at their sport. A bit too strenuous for us, watching was tiring enough. We then left the path and headed over a stile at one end of a field, doing a shimmey under what we though was an electric fence, being escorted through a field of inquizative horses by the owner of the horses and then over the final stile. Work out completed we were then able to enjoy the remainder of the walk

We were blessed with lovely views over the bridges, Edinburgh and the Pentlands and took a photo opportunity at the village sign. A lovely walk through the woods eventually led us on the path back to the Loch Cafe where we enjoyed our refreshments

Well done everyone on enduring the workout