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Minto Woodland was created in 2021 to transform the former Minto Colliery site into a welcoming green space for local people. Thanks to funding from Scottish Forestry, more than 65,000 trees were planted by Fife Council across 40 hectares - the largest woodland the council has ever created. Today, it’s a peaceful place to walk, explore nature, and celebrate local history.
The new 3 km gravel path, officially opened in October 2025, was made possible by a strong partnership between Fife Council, Cardenden Community Council, and Cardenden Walking Club. The walking club played a key role in bringing funders together and working alongside council teams, local councillors, and community organisations.
This path now offers an accessible offroad route between Cardenden and Lochgelly. It encourages outdoor activity, improves access for everyone, and supports longterm woodland management. The route also strengthens links between Minto and Bowhill Wood.
Minto Woodland is one of the sites within the Eco Museum of Scottish Mining Landscapes—a virtual museum showcasing the stories and landscapes shaped by coal mining across central Scotland.
The Minto Brigghills Colliery Walk is one of several communitycreated routes that highlight the area’s rich industrial heritage and help local people connect with their past.
This project was supported by:
