As you stand here and then walk on down the path with the peaceful sound of the Scoonie Burn on your right, imagine what the sounds and smell might have been 100 years ago – men shouting at the coal pit and engine house on the slope above you to your left; smoke and other industrial smells; and the clattering of horses pulling carts full of ochre down towards the main road.
Moving on down the path, look out for the massive tree roots exposed from the beech trees which are over 100 years old. Even huge trees can cling on to rock in places where the soil is very thin. Why not do a selfie next them?
As you go around the trail, tap the ‘previous’ and ‘next’ arrows to move between points. The picture at the top of the page is shows you where you should be.
If the map does not show your current position when you click “Show My Location” , check your phone browser setting and allow Location.
If there’s more than one of you with a smartphone, you can use the What3Words app to help you navigate. It’s free to download – type in the what3words location, tap “use compass” and it will help you find your way. Though remember, this will point to the exact location, not necessarily following the right path, so use the map on each page to help you.
