You’ll need to cross the road when the footpath finishes; please take care.
People have been living in the area now known Levenmouth for over 5,000 years as it was desirable thanks to the river providing fresh water and the soil being fertile; communities have come and gone from these lands; some passing through and some settling.
In fact, the Kingdom of Fife has been one of the richest places in Scotland for centuries thanks to its ability to provide food.
Today Fife is a county but retains the “Kingdom” title officially thanks to its rich history.
You may have heard of the Standing Stanes at Lundin Links? They’re evidence of a pre-historic settlement here; the stones being used as a calendar to help people plant and harvest crops. Three thousand years later, the Romans also spent time in this area, but it wasn’t until around 500AD when this area become permanently settled.
Those who settled around 1,500 years ago were called the Picts and it was these people who really call Levenmouth their home. And while little is known of the Picts, their story is remembered very close to here in Wemyss Caves with some unique cave carvings. By following the Fife Coastal Path, you can walk to Wemyss Caves in about ninety minutes. On Sundays, free tours are available. Visit the Wemyss Caves website to find out more.
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.
