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Excursion title: |
Kinghorn to Kirkcaldy |
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Date & time: |
Saturday 10 October 2020, 12pm (note new start time) |
Finish time: |
4pm |
Leaders: |
Ian Kearsley, EGS |
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Excursion aims and description: |
To examine the Lower Limestone and Limestone Coal Formations between Kinghorn and Kirkcaldy |
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Meeting point: |
Car Park at 2790 8980 at south end of Kirkcaldy (Seafield) |
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First locality: |
Seafield breakwater |
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Excursion route: |
a short walk from car park to Seafield Tower then on to Kinghorn following the route of the Kinghorn booklet in reverse. |
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Terrain, walking distance, height gain: |
Coastal path and shore, About 6km in total. Negligible height gain. |
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Specific or Medium- / High-Risk Hazards: |
Rocks may be slippery on the shore. |
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Control measures required to mitigate against any Hazards referred to above: |
Good walking shoes/boots and walking poles if used. |
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Hard hats or Hi-viz clothing needed: |
Appropriate clothing for the weather. No hardhats. |
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May dogs be brought on the excursion? |
No |
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Toilet information: |
Toilets at Morrisons supermarket 2760 8990 |
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Geological map sheet: |
1:63,360 Solid Sheet 40 Kinross |
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OS map sheet: |
367 Dunfermline/ Kirkcaldy |
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References: |
Fife and Angus Geology: Fife geoHeritage Kinghorn leaflet. |