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Craigend Hill

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Craigend Hill

Modern house at West Bowhouse An off-grid eco-house on the A911, one of a pair, east of Scotlandwell.
Modern house at West Bowhouse Credit: M J Richardson

Craigend Hill is a prominent hill located in Fife, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of 178 meters (584 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Situated about 4 kilometers northeast of the town of Markinch, it is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and local residents seeking outdoor recreation.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and a distinct rounded summit. It is primarily covered in grass and heather, with scattered areas of woodland. The hillside is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, ferns, and small mammals.

A well-maintained footpath leads visitors to the summit, making it accessible to hikers of all skill levels. The ascent takes approximately 30 minutes, offering a pleasant and relatively easy walk. On a clear day, the view from the top is breathtaking, encompassing the Firth of Forth, nearby towns, and the rolling landscape of Fife.

Craigend Hill also holds historical significance. Ruins of an Iron Age hillfort can be found near the summit, adding an extra layer of interest for those interested in history and archaeology.

Overall, Craigend Hill in Fife provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, take in beautiful scenery, and explore a piece of Scotland's ancient past.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.184291/-3.2845146 or Grid Reference NT2099. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Modern house at West Bowhouse An off-grid eco-house on the A911, one of a pair, east of Scotlandwell.
Modern house at West Bowhouse
An off-grid eco-house on the A911, one of a pair, east of Scotlandwell.
Farm track at West Bowhouse
Farm track at West Bowhouse
Middle Bowhouse from West Bowhouse A view looking east.
Middle Bowhouse from West Bowhouse
A view looking east.
Energy, Old and New In this picture is the Westfield Biomass energy plant, the Westfield Wind Farm and the water-filled remains of Westfield open-cast coal mine, at one time claimed to be the largest in Europe.
Energy, Old and New
In this picture is the Westfield Biomass energy plant, the Westfield Wind Farm and the water-filled remains of Westfield open-cast coal mine, at one time claimed to be the largest in Europe.
Pond below the surface Parts of the Westfield open-cast coal site have been allowed to flood, forming 'lochs' hundreds of feet below the natural land surface. This huge hole was the deepest excavation of its kind in the UK with a depth of 215m (705 feet).
Pond below the surface
Parts of the Westfield open-cast coal site have been allowed to flood, forming 'lochs' hundreds of feet below the natural land surface. This huge hole was the deepest excavation of its kind in the UK with a depth of 215m (705 feet).
Open cast mining The alternating strata of coal and rock can clearly be seen in these workings near the eastern end of the 705 feet deep Westfield opencast mine
Open cast mining
The alternating strata of coal and rock can clearly be seen in these workings near the eastern end of the 705 feet deep Westfield opencast mine
Dozer and dumper A bulldozer and dump-truck cooperating to extract the coal, deep down inside the lip of the Westfield open-cast coal mine.
Dozer and dumper
A bulldozer and dump-truck cooperating to extract the coal, deep down inside the lip of the Westfield open-cast coal mine.
Craigend Farm The craig at the end of which the farm is located is visible behind the trees
Craigend Farm
The craig at the end of which the farm is located is visible behind the trees
Westfield Opencast Site As the Westfield opencast coal site expanded the local road network was altered several times and in 1992 the railway line that served the site and took the coal away to power stations was also diverted to enable a further area of coal to be exploited. The present line can be seen coming from the right behind the brick hut and curving towards the loading bank (which is hidden behind the bush on the left). In the foreground is the sole reminder of the original route, the weighbridge on which wagons were weighed before and after loading. In the background is the chimney of the former British Gas Lurgi coal gasification plant.
Westfield Opencast Site
As the Westfield opencast coal site expanded the local road network was altered several times and in 1992 the railway line that served the site and took the coal away to power stations was also diverted to enable a further area of coal to be exploited. The present line can be seen coming from the right behind the brick hut and curving towards the loading bank (which is hidden behind the bush on the left). In the foreground is the sole reminder of the original route, the weighbridge on which wagons were weighed before and after loading. In the background is the chimney of the former British Gas Lurgi coal gasification plant.
Westfield Opencast Coal Site during restoration Taken from the embankment of one of the internal haulage roads, this view shows the phased restoration of the former opencast site. Coal extraction from the land to the left of the railway line was completed several years ago; the pit has been backfilled and vegetation is now colonising the surface. To the right of the railway line, extraction ended more recently; the pit has been filled in but awaits a topsoil covering to enable plants to grow. The railway line seen here is a deviation constructed in 1992; the original line followed a route more to the right, making directly for the end of the wooded hill near the upper right corner.
Westfield Opencast Coal Site during restoration
Taken from the embankment of one of the internal haulage roads, this view shows the phased restoration of the former opencast site. Coal extraction from the land to the left of the railway line was completed several years ago; the pit has been backfilled and vegetation is now colonising the surface. To the right of the railway line, extraction ended more recently; the pit has been filled in but awaits a topsoil covering to enable plants to grow. The railway line seen here is a deviation constructed in 1992; the original line followed a route more to the right, making directly for the end of the wooded hill near the upper right corner.
Craigend Hill Craigend Hill at sunset.
Craigend Hill
Craigend Hill at sunset.
Craigend house Craigend house and farm buildings.
Craigend house
Craigend house and farm buildings.
Westfield Fife Railway lines at Westfield, the tunnel/bridge in the background was erected for a conveyor belt to take opencast waste to Torres Loan Craigs a natural area of beauty which was filled in and landscaped.
Westfield Fife
Railway lines at Westfield, the tunnel/bridge in the background was erected for a conveyor belt to take opencast waste to Torres Loan Craigs a natural area of beauty which was filled in and landscaped.
Harvest Time at Craigend Barley cut and baled at Craigend, the Bishop Hill is in the background.
Harvest Time at Craigend
Barley cut and baled at Craigend, the Bishop Hill is in the background.
Harvest Time at Craigend Barley harvested at Craigend with the Ochil Hill in the distance.
Harvest Time at Craigend
Barley harvested at Craigend with the Ochil Hill in the distance.
Craigend Hill Carboniferous igneous rocks outcrop on a steep hill overlooking the fertile farmland around Loch Leven. Steep ground with thin soils are wooded and contrast with some top quality arable land at the base of the hill. To the south is the site of the huge Westfields open cast coal mine.
Craigend Hill
Carboniferous igneous rocks outcrop on a steep hill overlooking the fertile farmland around Loch Leven. Steep ground with thin soils are wooded and contrast with some top quality arable land at the base of the hill. To the south is the site of the huge Westfields open cast coal mine.
Loch, Westfield Flooded opencast coal workings. Westfield was a huge mine with seams up to 30m deep.
Loch, Westfield
Flooded opencast coal workings. Westfield was a huge mine with seams up to 30m deep.
Loch, Westfield A former highly productive open cast coal mine in the Westfield Basin. Much of the workings are now flooded and there are some wind turbines installed.
Loch, Westfield
A former highly productive open cast coal mine in the Westfield Basin. Much of the workings are now flooded and there are some wind turbines installed.
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Craigend Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT2099 (Lat: 56.184291, Lng: -3.2845146)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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