Skiddy Hill

Hill, Mountain in Fife

Scotland

Skiddy Hill

Main Street, Newmills Credit: David Brown

Skiddy Hill is located in Fife, Scotland, and is a prominent hill that stands at an elevation of approximately 312 meters (1,024 feet). It is situated near the village of Pitlessie, southeast of the town of Cupar. The hill is part of the rolling landscape of the Scottish Lowlands and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Skiddy Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers due to its relatively accessible terrain and picturesque scenery. The hill is covered in a mix of grassy slopes and patches of heather, providing a diverse habitat for various plant and animal species.

The summit of Skiddy Hill is marked by a trig point, a concrete pillar used in the past for surveying purposes. From this vantage point, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the Fife countryside, with the Lomond Hills and the River Tay visible in the distance on clear days.

The hill is easily accessible by foot, with several public footpaths leading to its summit. It is advisable for hikers to wear appropriate footwear and carry essential supplies, as the terrain can be uneven and exposed in certain sections.

Skiddy Hill is not only a popular destination for outdoor activities but also holds historical significance. It is believed that the hill's name originates from the medieval Scottish word "skid" meaning a wooded slope. This suggests that the area was once covered in dense woodland, which has since been cleared.

Overall, Skiddy Hill offers a rewarding outdoor experience for those seeking stunning views and a chance to explore the natural beauty of Fife's landscape.

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Skiddy Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.069715/-3.5798489 or Grid Reference NT0187. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Main Street, Newmills

David Brown

A985 north of Newmills, Fife

Alpin Stewart

Garden and fields at Inzievar

Steven Brown

Flats above a row of shops, Oakley

Steven Brown

Path, Comrie

The trackbed of the Oakley and Comrie Collieries mineral line. It links with the path along the Dunfermline to Alloa trackbed and paths through woodland.

Richard Webb

Remnant of Oakley Colliery

Mapped as a mill. Once there was a large area covered with colliery buildings and railway lines here.

Richard Webb

Stirling and Dunfermline Railway trackbed

Now a popular rails to trails conversion and very useful cyclepath.

Richard Webb

Stubble near Oakley

Richard Webb

Railway at Low Valleyfield

Looking east along the line that serves Longannet Power Station. For an autumn view from the same spot 6 years earlier see Richard Webb's NT0086 : Railway, Low Valleyfield.

M J Richardson

The railway to Longannet

Looking west from the footbridge leading to the Torry Bay Nature Reserve - the path around the ash lagoons.

M J Richardson

Footpath and NCN sign at Valleyfield

The Fife Coastal Path and NCN76 pass this way; Preston Island Circular goes round the perimeter [mostly] of the ash lagoons and Torry Bay Nature Reserve.

M J Richardson

Torry Bay

The marine part of the nature reserve. The fence is part of the ash lagoon boundary.

M J Richardson

Torry Pier

The name on the map for the emergent rocks in Torry Bay, but I do not know if it has ever been part of such a structure.

M J Richardson

Tuilyies Standing Stones

The name "Tuilyies" is a corruption of the Scottish word "tulzie" signifying a fight. The stones are said to mark the graves of chieftains who died here in an alleged battle.

Anthony Parkes