Roseberry Hill

Hill, Mountain in Fife

Scotland

Roseberry Hill

Grazing and cereal crop near Washer Willy's
Grazing and cereal crop near Washer Willy's Credit: JThomas

Roseberry Hill, also known as the "Sleeping Giant," is a prominent landmark located in Fife, Scotland. This hill, with an elevation of 1,500 feet (457 meters), lies about 6 miles west of the town of Cupar and is part of the Lomond Hills Regional Park.

Roseberry Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers. The hill's distinctive shape, resembling a reclining giant, adds to its allure and has made it an iconic symbol of the region.

The ascent to the summit of Roseberry Hill can be challenging, with steep slopes and uneven terrain, but the effort is rewarded with magnificent vistas that stretch as far as the eye can see. On a clear day, visitors can admire the rolling hills of Fife, the Firth of Tay, and even glimpse the mountains of the Scottish Highlands in the distance.

The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including heather, gorse, and various bird species. Nature lovers can enjoy spotting wildlife and exploring the rich biodiversity of the area while wandering along the well-marked trails.

Roseberry Hill is an excellent destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, and photography. It offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Fife's countryside.

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Roseberry Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.427555/-2.9203988 or Grid Reference NO4326. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grazing and cereal crop near Washer Willy's
Grazing and cereal crop near Washer Willy's
Grazing and woodland near Washer Willy's
Grazing and woodland near Washer Willy's
Minor road towards Inverdovat
Minor road towards Inverdovat
Lodge, Chesterhill
Lodge, Chesterhill
Grazing and woodland, Chesterhill
Grazing and woodland, Chesterhill
Minor road, Chesterhill Towards Inverdovat.
Minor road, Chesterhill
Towards Inverdovat.
Woodland near Inverdovat
Woodland near Inverdovat
Cottages, Inverdovat
Cottages, Inverdovat
Downhill towards the A92 Minor road from Inverdovat.
Downhill towards the A92
Minor road from Inverdovat.
Approaching Forgan Roundabout on the A92 Heading south.
Approaching Forgan Roundabout on the A92
Heading south.
Service station on the A92 near Forgan Roundabout
Service station on the A92 near Forgan Roundabout
A92 towards Glenrothes Beware of falling rocks in the cutting.
Also beware of motorists telling cyclists that they have no right to be on their road.
A92 towards Glenrothes
Beware of falling rocks in the cutting. Also beware of motorists telling cyclists that they have no right to be on their road.
Fields towards Knockhill Wood
Fields towards Knockhill Wood
A92 towards Glenrothes
A92 towards Glenrothes
Grazing, St Fort Home Farm
Grazing, St Fort Home Farm
A92, southbound Towards Glenrothes.
A92, southbound
Towards Glenrothes.
Benchmark on Kirk Street/Bridge Street, Newport on Tay Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm143012" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm143012">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/6980756">NO4127 : Junction of Bridge Street and Kirk Street, Newport on Tay</a>.
Benchmark on Kirk Street/Bridge Street, Newport on Tay
Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at LinkExternal link. See also NO4127 : Junction of Bridge Street and Kirk Street, Newport on Tay.
Junction of Bridge Street and Kirk Street, Newport on Tay There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the wall to the right of the bin. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6980737">NO4127 : Benchmark on Kirk Street/Bridge Street, Newport on Tay</a>.
Junction of Bridge Street and Kirk Street, Newport on Tay
There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the wall to the right of the bin. See NO4127 : Benchmark on Kirk Street/Bridge Street, Newport on Tay.
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Roseberry Hill is located at Grid Ref: NO4326 (Lat: 56.427555, Lng: -2.9203988)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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///backup.infringe.middle. Near Newport-on-Tay, Fife

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