Broom Hill

Hill, Mountain in Fife

Scotland

Broom Hill

Fields parallel to B925 near Auchtertool
Fields parallel to B925 near Auchtertool Credit: Becky Williamson

Broom Hill is a prominent hill located in Fife, Scotland. It is part of the Lomond Hills range and stands at an elevation of approximately 1,171 feet (357 meters). Situated near the town of Falkland, Broom Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is accessible via several marked paths that wind their way through the lush green landscape. These paths are popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts who are drawn to the area's natural beauty and tranquility. The ascent to the summit can be challenging but is rewarding, as it provides breathtaking vistas of the Fife countryside, including the nearby Lomond Hills and the picturesque village of Falkland.

Broom Hill is rich in biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species calling it home. The hillside is covered in a mix of heather, grasses, and wildflowers, providing a colorful display during the summer months. Visitors may also spot various bird species, including red kites and buzzards, soaring overhead.

The hill has historical significance as well. It is believed to have been used as a lookout point during the Iron Age, offering strategic advantages for early settlers. Today, remnants of ancient forts and settlements can still be found on the hillside, adding to its allure for history enthusiasts.

Overall, Broom Hill is a must-visit destination for those seeking a combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and historical exploration.

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Broom Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.115647/-3.2167364 or Grid Reference NT2492. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fields parallel to B925 near Auchtertool
Fields parallel to B925 near Auchtertool
Benchmark, Lambswell Wood Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm147458" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm147458">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. sEE ALSO <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7005710">NT2391 : Lambswell Wood, near Newbigging</a>.
Benchmark, Lambswell Wood
Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at LinkExternal link. sEE ALSO NT2391 : Lambswell Wood, near Newbigging.
Benchmark, West Balbarton farm Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm158520" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm158520">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7005716">NT2391 : West Balbarton Farm buildings, near Newbigging</a>.
Benchmark, West Balbarton farm
Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at LinkExternal link. See also NT2391 : West Balbarton Farm buildings, near Newbigging.
Lambswell Wood, near Newbigging There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on this crumbling wall in the wood (just visible if you look closely). See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7005679">NT2391 : Benchmark, Lambswell Wood</a>.
Lambswell Wood, near Newbigging
There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on this crumbling wall in the wood (just visible if you look closely). See NT2391 : Benchmark, Lambswell Wood.
West Balbarton Farm buildings, near Newbigging There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on this farm building.
West Balbarton Farm buildings, near Newbigging
There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on this farm building.
Chapel, Kirkcaldy Once this was Bogie Mains farm, that's when the pillar would have been built. It survived the big housing expansion on the north west of Kirkcaldy and now sits on its hill top just by a bus stop.
Chapel, Kirkcaldy
Once this was Bogie Mains farm, that's when the pillar would have been built. It survived the big housing expansion on the north west of Kirkcaldy and now sits on its hill top just by a bus stop.
Kirkcaldy : Wester Bogie Road : Daffodils 300,000 daffodils in full bloom, planted in November 2001. Planted at a density of 30 bulbs per metre square, to give this intense effect.
Kirkcaldy : Wester Bogie Road : Daffodils
300,000 daffodils in full bloom, planted in November 2001. Planted at a density of 30 bulbs per metre square, to give this intense effect.
Kirkcaldy : Torbain Farm from Torbain Road looking towards the Tower at the Farm. The Tower is a schedule B listed monument.
Kirkcaldy : Torbain Farm
from Torbain Road looking towards the Tower at the Farm. The Tower is a schedule B listed monument.
Kirkcaldy: Rabbit Braes from Bennochy Road, looking over the big field at Rabbit Braes, to Templehall and the Lomond Hills in the background. Kirkcaldy like this part of Fife is a series of hill ridges, the underlying rock is old red sandstone. The fields here are remnant of the Bogie Mains Farm.
Kirkcaldy: Rabbit Braes
from Bennochy Road, looking over the big field at Rabbit Braes, to Templehall and the Lomond Hills in the background. Kirkcaldy like this part of Fife is a series of hill ridges, the underlying rock is old red sandstone. The fields here are remnant of the Bogie Mains Farm.
Dunvegan Ave by Raith Modern housing on the former grounds of the old Raith House.
Dunvegan Ave by Raith
Modern housing on the former grounds of the old Raith House.
Railway cutting A railway once ran along the space between the trees. It went under a road bridge to the left of the camera position here.
Railway cutting
A railway once ran along the space between the trees. It went under a road bridge to the left of the camera position here.
West Balbarton Farm
West Balbarton Farm
West Balbarton House
West Balbarton House
Dilapidated dyke
Dilapidated dyke
Cottages on Boglily Road
Cottages on Boglily Road
Gas pumping station Installation on the north of the A925
Gas pumping station
Installation on the north of the A925
Crossing A crossing of two forest tracks in the Tullylumb Plantation
Crossing
A crossing of two forest tracks in the Tullylumb Plantation
Field and trees A view across the square showing that it covers both forestry and arable land.
Field and trees
A view across the square showing that it covers both forestry and arable land.
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Broom Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT2492 (Lat: 56.115647, Lng: -3.2167364)

Unitary Authority: Fife

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