Jenny's Steps Traditional Cache
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A short steep walk from one village to another with picturesque views on the way
The name Kemback comes from the Gaelic meaning 'Field of battle' or 'Field of the Warrior', but locals can find no evidence to support this claim. Others believe it to mean “Head of the Bend” which, upon your arrival, you may find more appropriate.
There are three or four apparitions associated with the Kemback Parish, not least “The Headless Coachman” who is reputed to drive furiously along the back drive to Blebo attended by much noise of rushing wind and flying hooves. We are not sure if this is “Jenny’s Steps” or not so please let us know if you encounter anything!
The church stands about a mile and a half from Ceres village and three from Cupar. This is the third church to be built on this site and was erected in 1814 but some maintain that the bell and belfry existed prior to this date and may be up to 400 years old. Parking for this cache can be found in the church car park but in wintery conditions it is advisable to park in the village of Kemback Bridge or Dura Den and walk up the hill as road conditions can be exceedingly poor.
It is thought that the Jenny referred to lived in the house with the red tiled roof behind the church (although the house has been vastly extended since her time) and gave her name to the steep brae leading from here to Blebo Craigs which would have been the main thoroughfare to the church. Legend has it that she secretly distilled her own whisky in this cottage and sold it to the villagers and travellers passing by. (Make up your own mind if the brae was used more for the purchase of whisky or the visiting of the church!)
The village of Blebo Craigs was developed when vast quantities of sandstone were discovered in the middle ages and quarried by driving tunnels deep into the hillside. This stone was then conveyed into St Andrews by horse power where it was in great demand by builders. Today you will see Blebo sandstone in many of the fine old houses in the graceful crescents of St Andrews and also in its famous West Port city gate.
There are approximately 225 steps to the end of the walk with fields and woodland on either side. Blebo Craigs can be found at the top of the hill with lovely views over the surrounding valleys.
The steps start at N56° 19.495 W002° 56.419.
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Ng gur onfr bs n gerr
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