Reinstating a historic Fife walkway is likely to come down to cost, a local councillor has said.
Councillor Kay Carrington says a report outlining the amount required to reinstate the Sailor’s Walk is expected shortly.
The path, which links Ravenscraig Park to Dysart harbour, was closed in November 2012 after a section of the cliff, on which steps linking the two are built, collapsed.
The stairwell has been fenced off since, but there have been reports of children climbing the steps despite the obvious dangers.
Councillor Carrington said the cost of any renovation work would be crucial if any reinstatement was to be undertaken.
“We’re looking for money but we’re just not sure how much it will cost,” she said.
“We all want to save the steps but the reality of it is that it’s going to cost a lot of money to make safe again.
“There is a report to see how much it is going to cost and we’re expecting that soon.”
The path used to be an integral part of Dysart harbour, which was once a hub of international maritime trade.
Ships travelled to and from the Netherlands and Scandinavia, with harbour workers and crew using the Sailor’s Walk to make their way between the town.
Today, the harbour remains hugely popular with locals and tourists, with numbers expected to rise further this summer following the location’s starring role in the US TV show Outlander, after filming took place last year.
However, with the Sailor’s Walk remaining closed to the public, there remains concerns over accessibility to the harbour.
“It is the main link between the harbour and the park so it is important that we get it back in place,” added the councillor.