Winter Solstice Walk

Bring in the new season with a winter walk and wheel.

Starting at the ‘Heart’ of Kirkcaldy on the Esplanade, we’ll walk along the beach as the sun rises on the shortest day of 2026. If weather permits, we’ll enjoy the sun rising above the Firth of Forth to welcome in the day and celebrate the Winter Solstice.

The walk is a perfect opportunity to enjoy quiet time away from your festive preparations, to reflect on your year and to enjoy the beauty of the beach, the sounds of waves and the seabirds. Next to Seafield Beach, we’ll enjoy a well-earned blether and a hot drink. Participants may return together along the Esplanade to our starting point or continue on the coastal path independently.

It is recommended that participants be able to walk 2-3 miles at a leisurely pace. The route is mostly flat on pavement, path and the beach. The route may be wet, sandy and rocky in places, with some areas of shallow water on the beach. Alternative routes will be possible for those without suitable footwear, wheelchair users and those with mobility needs.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that dogs are not permitted on this walk.

Contact us if you would like any further information.

Additional Information

Weather: please note that this event is weather-dependent and is subject to a date change. In the event of forecast poor weather, we will decide whether to host this walk the day before. We will contact participants via phone and email with plenty of notice if the walk cannot go ahead.

Dress for the outdoors: we recommend sturdy, comfortable footwear, cosy layers and a waterproof or umbrella. Dogs are not permitted on this walk.

Booking Instructions

This event is free but booking is required. You can choose to purchase a ticket with a donation. Donations help us do more work in our community.

Our booking form includes a series of optional anonymous questions. These help us learn more about the people we reach through our events. Any information you choose to share about your background is managed separately to information that you give us to process your booking (for example, your name).

If you are having trouble booking you can call 01592 858458 or email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk for assistance.

Accessibility information

There are accessible parking spaces on site.

Participants should be able to walk 2-3 miles at a leisurely pace. The route is mostly flat, on pavement, path and sand. May be wet sand / rocky in places.

The route can be adapted for wheelchairs and pushchairs, using the Esplanade route and pavements rather than navigating onto the beach. Please contact us if you require more information about accessibility along the route.

Toilets are available at various locations along the route but not at the start.

Please contact us to let us of any accessibility requirements you may have when booking.