WORK is to begin on the creation of a fully-accessible shared path network connecting the new rail stations at Leven and Cameron Bridge alongside the River Leven.
The River Park Routes project will deliver a new 4m-wide accessible for all off-road path within the river valley, providing links through the proposed River Park area and across the river, connections to the new stations and rail line crossings, and to the wider on-road active travel network in Levenmouth.
New lighting, railings and seated rest areas will be provided alongside the paths, with new native trees, shrubs, hedgerows and wildflower planting also among the improvements planned.
The route will be built in phases to keep disruption to a minimum, and members of the public should note that some parts of the path network will be closed with diversions in place where practical.
Councillor Colin Davidson, convener of the Levenmouth area committee, said, “Levenmouth is a key regeneration focus of Fife Council and the rail link and its associated programmes have brought over £150m of direct investment to the Levenmouth area, which is fantastic.
“The River Park Route facilitates accessible off-road paths for walking, cycling, and
wheeling. This route will link the Leven and Cameron Bridge stations, along with rail crossings, and integrate with the broader Active Travel Network (on-road).
“These connections will extend to surrounding communities through key bridges at Duniface and Mountfleurie. These will be high quality enhancements and we’re looking forward to seeing the plans come to fruition over the coming months.”
The first phases of work are due to begin in the week commencing Monday, June 23,
beginning at the west of the site (Poplar Road) and moving east to Bawbee Bridge/Leven Train Station. Completion of those first phases is anticipated in early 2026.
One is a smaller phase and focuses on an area to the east side of the River Leven site near Elm Park. The other initial phase will concentrate on the stretch between Kirkland Walk and Oakvale Road and carry on eastwards to the north of Mulberry Crescent, tying in with Mountfleurie to the east. There is a live consent for a new active travel bridge at Mountfleurie, and this phase would end at this point and then tie in with Sawmill Bridge, adjoining Methilhaven Road.
