Croft Hill

Hill, Mountain in Fife

Scotland

Croft Hill

Inch Farm The hill in the background is Kellie Law. — Inch Farm Credit: James Allan

Croft Hill is a prominent hill located in the eastern part of Fife, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 227 meters (745 feet), it is not particularly tall compared to some of the surrounding peaks, but it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is situated near the village of Kingskettle, about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) southwest of Cupar.

Croft Hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides and a relatively flat summit, making it accessible to walkers of various fitness levels. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, hillwalking, and nature photography. The hill is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails that wind through lush green meadows and woodland areas. Along the way, visitors can enjoy the sight of diverse flora and fauna, including wildflowers, birds, and occasionally, deer.

The summit of Croft Hill is adorned with a trig point, which serves as a marker for surveying purposes. From this vantage point, one can admire the breathtaking vistas of the Fife countryside, with rolling hills, scattered farms, and picturesque villages dotting the landscape. On a clear day, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the nearby Lomond Hills and the Firth of Tay.

Overall, Croft Hill in Fife offers a delightful outdoor experience for those seeking a moderate hillwalk with stunning views. Its accessibility, natural beauty, and peaceful ambiance make it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

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Croft Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.213299/-2.74258 or Grid Reference NO5402. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Inch Farm The hill in the background is Kellie Law.

Inch Farm

The hill in the background is Kellie Law.

Heading for Madeira Neat beech hedges line the road from Inch Farm towards a property named &#039;Madeira&#039;.

Heading for Madeira

Neat beech hedges line the road from Inch Farm towards a property named 'Madeira'.

Lobster Pots at St. Monance harbour

Lobster Pots at St. Monance harbour

Bridge near Crawhill A substantial stone bridge carrying a farm track across a wee burn.

Bridge near Crawhill

A substantial stone bridge carrying a farm track across a wee burn.

Milestone, Pittenweem I think you have to know the area pretty well to understand this milestone!

Milestone, Pittenweem

I think you have to know the area pretty well to understand this milestone!

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Pittenweem Harbour The late afternoon autumn sun catches the attractive harbour at Pittenweem, one of a series on this stretch of the Fife coast and one that still has an active fishing fleet.

Pittenweem Harbour

The late afternoon autumn sun catches the attractive harbour at Pittenweem, one of a series on this stretch of the Fife coast and one that still has an active fishing fleet.

St Monans Approaching the village by the low tide option of the Fife Coast path. The kirk is out of shot just to the left.

St Monans

Approaching the village by the low tide option of the Fife Coast path. The kirk is out of shot just to the left.

A lane in St Monans On the way to the harbour, with the Isle of May on the horizon.

A lane in St Monans

On the way to the harbour, with the Isle of May on the horizon.

Harbour mouth, St Monans North Berwick Law is in view straight across the Forth.

Harbour mouth, St Monans

North Berwick Law is in view straight across the Forth.

Seafront houses at St Monans Bunting adding to the already colourful scene of the houses overlooking the harbour.

Seafront houses at St Monans

Bunting adding to the already colourful scene of the houses overlooking the harbour.

Fife Coast path east of St Monans The windmill was once used to pump seawater up into salt pans for salt extraction, at one time an important industry around the Forth coast.

Fife Coast path east of St Monans

The windmill was once used to pump seawater up into salt pans for salt extraction, at one time an important industry around the Forth coast.

Houses by the harbour, Pittenweem Red tiled roofs and white walls make an attractive scene in this Fife coast village.

Houses by the harbour, Pittenweem

Red tiled roofs and white walls make an attractive scene in this Fife coast village.

West shore, Pittenweem The Fife Coast path takes the seafront road past the harbour on the way to Anstruther.

West shore, Pittenweem

The Fife Coast path takes the seafront road past the harbour on the way to Anstruther.

Clifftop path, Pittenweem These houses on the east side of Pittenweem are not far from the cliff edge. The path continues east to Anstruther.

Clifftop path, Pittenweem

These houses on the east side of Pittenweem are not far from the cliff edge. The path continues east to Anstruther.

St. Monans Harbour On the Fife&#039;s Forth coast.

St. Monans Harbour

On the Fife's Forth coast.

High Street in Pittenweem The parish church, in the Fife fishing village, dominates the scene.

High Street in Pittenweem

The parish church, in the Fife fishing village, dominates the scene.

The inner harbour at Pittenweem One of the busiest fishing harbours in south-east Scotland.

The inner harbour at Pittenweem

One of the busiest fishing harbours in south-east Scotland.

Windmill, St Monans A legacy of the salt industry which once operated in St Monans.

Windmill, St Monans

A legacy of the salt industry which once operated in St Monans.

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Croft Hill is located at Grid Ref: NO5402 (Lat: 56.213299, Lng: -2.74258)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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Information: map

Operator: Fife Coast and Countryside Trust

Tourism: information

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