Chester Hill

Hill, Mountain in Fife

Scotland

Chester Hill

Bus stop on Boat Road Credit: Mark Anderson

Chester Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Fife, Scotland. It is situated near the village of Chester, about 5 miles northeast of the town of Cupar. Rising to an elevation of approximately 287 meters (941 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Chester Hill is primarily composed of sandstone, which gives it a distinct reddish hue. Its slopes are covered with heather, grasses, and scattered patches of woodland, creating a picturesque landscape. The hill is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers, who are drawn to its natural beauty and tranquility.

At the summit of Chester Hill, there is a trig point that acts as a marker for surveying purposes. This point offers a commanding view of the Fife coastline, as well as the neighboring hills of East Lomond and West Lomond. On a clear day, one can even catch a glimpse of the famous Forth Rail Bridge in the distance.

The hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds such as buzzards, kestrels, and pheasants. The surrounding fields and hedgerows provide habitat for rabbits, foxes, and other small mammals. Additionally, the hill serves as a wonderful spot for birdwatching, with many different species being spotted throughout the year.

Overall, Chester Hill is a natural gem in the heart of Fife, offering both recreational opportunities and a chance to immerse oneself in the beauty of Scotland's countryside.

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Chester Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.437581/-2.915646 or Grid Reference NO4327. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bus stop on Boat Road

Mark Anderson

Cut Bench Mark, Tay Street junction with William Street

Bench Mark Database: Link

Mark Anderson

William Street viewed from Tay Street

There is a cut bench mark on the corner of the wall to the left of the photograph and a closer view can be seen here: NO4228 : Cut Bench Mark, Tay Street junction with William Street.

Mark Anderson

Newport Bowling Club, Newport on Tay

Mark Anderson

The Tay Road Bridge

Walking on the Tay Road Bridge towards Dundee.

Rossographer

Access ramp to the central walkway on the Tay Road Bridge

The central walkway is reserved for cyclists and pedestrians and serves as part of National Cycle Network route 1. At the south end, the walkway is accessed by ramp, but at the north end it is by lift or stairs. The roundabout on the A92 can be seen beyond.

Oliver Dixon

Memorial at the Tay Road Bridge car park

Memorial to the five men who died during the construction of the Forth Road Bridge. Although still a hazardous occupation, Health and Safety regulations ensure a much lower casualty rate on civil engineering projects than once held - compare with the 73 men who died during the construction of the Forth (Rail) Bridge NT1380 : Forth Bridge Memorial.

Oliver Dixon

Sculpture at the Tay Road Bridge

The sculpture "Distant perspectives, perspective distance" stands beside the B946 where it passes under the south end of the Tay Road Bridge.

Oliver Dixon

Sculpture at the Tay Road Bridge

The sculpture "Distant perspectives, perspective distance" stands beside the B946 where it passes under the south end of the Tay Road Bridge.

Oliver Dixon

Cycle path near the Tay Road Bridge

At this point both the National Cycle Network route 1 and the Fife Coastal Path run on the footway beside the B946 between the Tay Road Bridge and Tayport, giving fine views of the Firth of Tay.

Oliver Dixon

Hillside above the Firth of Tay

A mast for a TV relay station in the middle distance, the Tay Road Bridge beyond.

Oliver Dixon

Field of wheat above the Firth of Tay

Oliver Dixon

Walkers and cyclist on path above Tayport

At this point both National Cycle Network route 1 and the Fife Coastal Path follow the track of an old railway leading down from the Tay Road Bridge into Tayport.

Oliver Dixon

Stile, North Hill

There is a deer fence here.

Richard Webb

Track, North Hill

Richard Webb

Taj

Home food delivery business near Forgan Roundabout

Richard Webb

West Lighthouse on Firth of Tay

Taken from the Fife Coastal Path.

Becky Williamson

Tay Road Bridge

"The Tay Road Bridge is 2250m in length and spans the estuary of the river Tay between Dundee and Newport-on-Tay. The bridge was designed by William A Fairhurst and took three years to build between 1963 and 1966 at a cost of £4.8m. The main contractor was Duncan Logan (Contractors) Ltd of Muir of Ord. The main structure comprises 42 spans the majority of which are 55m in length increasing to 76.3m at the four navigation channels and reducing to 24.4m at the Dundee end. The roadway comprises dual carriageways 6.7m wide with a 3m wide central walkway/cycleway and rises at a gradient of 1 in 81 from a height of 9.7m above sea level at the Dundee end to 38m at the Fife end to provide clearance at the navigation channels. Concrete piers in the river support twin concrete columns of parabolic shape that vary in height from 5.5m at the Dundee end to 30.5m at the Fife end. The twin columns support twin hollow steel box girders 3.65m wide and 3m deep, which in turn support a 300mm thick composite concrete slab carrying the roadway. At the Dundee end of the main structure traffic was collected and discharged via four elevated curved and spiral reinforced concrete ramps supported on concrete columns with a total elevated length of approximately 500m." (The above information is from Link

accessed 8th June 2022)

Ralph Greig

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Chester Hill is located at Grid Ref: NO4327 (Lat: 56.437581, Lng: -2.915646)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife