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Discover the new long-distance route across stunning inland Fife, managed by the Fife Coast & Countryside Trust. Experience the rich history, diverse landscapes, and local communities along the way!
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THE FIFE PILGRIM WAYA new and inspiring long-distance route across beautiful inland Fife
Fife Coast & Countryside Trust Who are we? An environmental charity committed to managing , conserving and enhancing the countryside of Fife and its wildlife for local communities and visitors to experience, engage with and enjoy.
Fife Coast & Countryside Trust • Established in 2002. Company Ltd by guarantee with charitable status • Founding partners, Fife Council, Scottish Enterprise Fife, Scottish Natural Heritage, and Kingdom of Fife Tourist Board • Set up in order to maximise the potential of Fife’s key Countryside assets, including: The Fife Coastal Path, Lomond Hills Regional Park, beaches and Local Nature Reserves
Project Background THE FIFE PILGRIM WAY PROJECT • £758k project • Create a long distance walking route across Fife, following routes historically used by pilgrims • Linking communities and businesses along the route • Opening up social, economic and cultural opportunities
Project Background 2012: Project Group meetings 2014 -15: Establishment of Steering Group Feb. 2016: Development Phase March 2017: Funding secured! May – July 2017: Project Manager and Community & Business Engagement Officer appointed June 2017 – March 2019: Delivery phase
Partners & Funders Third Sector Hebrides
The Route • Starts at North Queensferry& Culross to Dunfermline and on to St. Andrews • c.70 miles • 7 key sections • 8 Info. Points • Variety: Medieval sites, industrial heritage, picturesque historic villages
Physical Works Phase 1 • On site – construction of footpaths between Baintown & Craigtoun Future Phases • Existing footpath repairs / new paths • Ceres wall repairs • North Queensferry setts • KinglassieFinglassin’s Well • Markinch church door
Physical Interpretation • 8 Information Points along the route • Geocache Trail • Pilgrim Rest Points at key locations • Pilgrims’ footprints • Travelling Exhibition
Digital Interpretation Digital / Printed Materials • FPW website • FPW app • Trail Leaflet (walking map) • Illustrative map • Pilgrims’ Passport Working with Fife College, Heritage Groups, Church Groups, Walking Groups
Get involved • Archaeological Dig • Guided Walks • Virtual Walk Challenge • Schools Workshops InverkeithingFriary
Get involved • Volunteering – adopt a route section / path maintenance • Historic Churchyards Biodiversity projects • Wildlife Corridors • Clatto Reservoir Survey Clatto Reservoir
Businesses • Business partnerships • Hosting training • Hospitality/ accommodation • Membership schemes
Long-term sustainability • FCCT to manage route • Management & Maintenance Plan • Community / Corporate input – adopt a route section / volunteers • Membership scheme – Fife Coastal Path & Fife Pilgrim Way • Ongoing promotion / events – Doors Open Day
Keep up to date www.fifecoastandcountryside.co.uk – Fife Pilgrim Way page Project events, volunteering, e-newsletters