Markinch Hill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Fife

Scotland

Markinch Hill Plantation

Road junction beside Balgonie Cottage — Road junction beside Balgonie Cottage Credit: James Allan

Markinch Hill Plantation is a sprawling woodland located in Fife, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is characterized by its lush greenery, diverse tree species, and tranquil atmosphere. The plantation is nestled atop Markinch Hill, offering visitors breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The woodland is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a rich habitat for various wildlife species. The diverse ecosystem supports a wide array of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Markinch Hill Plantation offers a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. The trails wind through the enchanting forest, leading to hidden waterfalls, picturesque ponds, and secluded picnic spots. The plantation also boasts a designated area for birdwatching, attracting bird species such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls.

In addition to its natural beauty, the plantation plays a significant role in the local community. It serves as an educational resource, hosting guided tours and workshops on conservation and sustainable forestry practices. The woodland is also utilized for recreational purposes, with organized events such as orienteering and forest bathing.

Markinch Hill Plantation is a cherished natural gem in Fife, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustle of everyday life. Its breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and community involvement make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in nature.

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Markinch Hill Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.207806/-3.1338241 or Grid Reference NO2902. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road junction beside Balgonie Cottage

Road junction beside Balgonie Cottage

Cemetery gatehouse The gatehouse in Markinch Cemetery

Cemetery gatehouse

The gatehouse in Markinch Cemetery

Path to Markinch by Star The path to Markinch runs to the left of the fence line straight over this small rise to Markinch just over and down the other side. Fields starting to grow green in the warm Spring sunshine.

Path to Markinch by Star

The path to Markinch runs to the left of the fence line straight over this small rise to Markinch just over and down the other side. Fields starting to grow green in the warm Spring sunshine.

Path to Star looking down from the highground and along the line of the Star to Markinch path.

Path to Star

looking down from the highground and along the line of the Star to Markinch path.

Farmland by Broomfield Broomfield farm lies just to the west of Star.

Farmland by Broomfield

Broomfield farm lies just to the west of Star.

By Dalginch Looking south along a field line by Dalginch.

By Dalginch

Looking south along a field line by Dalginch.

Solid arch A substantially constructed bridge carrying the Markinch to Perth railway over a very minor road, near Northhall.

Solid arch

A substantially constructed bridge carrying the Markinch to Perth railway over a very minor road, near Northhall.

Cypress avenue An avenue lined by cypresses near North Lodge, between Markinch and Star.

Cypress avenue

An avenue lined by cypresses near North Lodge, between Markinch and Star.

Icy road The tops of the Lomond Hills were catching the early sun but this stretch of minor road was still in shadow and frozen.

Icy road

The tops of the Lomond Hills were catching the early sun but this stretch of minor road was still in shadow and frozen.

Star dwellings Cottages in the village known as Star of Markinch.

Star dwellings

Cottages in the village known as Star of Markinch.

Forlorn looking farm A derelict farm building in the village of Star of Markinch.

Forlorn looking farm

A derelict farm building in the village of Star of Markinch.

No pies today A group of walkers on a cold morning at the small pavilion beside Star Hearts Amateur Football Club ground. Sadly, Shane&#039;s Shack Pie Shop was closed!

No pies today

A group of walkers on a cold morning at the small pavilion beside Star Hearts Amateur Football Club ground. Sadly, Shane's Shack Pie Shop was closed!

Rob's How Isolated cottages between Markinch and Star, with the snow-dusted Lomond Hills in the background.

Rob's How

Isolated cottages between Markinch and Star, with the snow-dusted Lomond Hills in the background.

Rob's How Seen from the corner of the oddly-named street, Clyde View.

Rob's How

Seen from the corner of the oddly-named street, Clyde View.

Track to Dalginch farm

Track to Dalginch farm

Soggy field entrance Near Dalginch farm.

Soggy field entrance

Near Dalginch farm.

Soggy field entrance Cereals beside a stripwood which extends some distance to Star. Treaton Park football ground is on the other side of the wood.

Soggy field entrance

Cereals beside a stripwood which extends some distance to Star. Treaton Park football ground is on the other side of the wood.

Cuinin Hill A path climbs modest Cuinin Hill, which is quite prominent when viewed from East Lothian.

Cuinin Hill

A path climbs modest Cuinin Hill, which is quite prominent when viewed from East Lothian.

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Markinch Hill Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NO2902 (Lat: 56.207806, Lng: -3.1338241)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 56.207806,-3.1338241

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 11:45

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: KY7 103

Royal Cypher: scottish_crown

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 56.2035881/-3.1340576

Parking

Lat/Long: 56.2034982/-3.1321676

Markinch War Memorial

Historic: monument

Lat/Long: 56.2034423/-3.1343212

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Mounting: wall

Ref: KY7 68

Royal Cypher: VR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 56.2062631/-3.1323956

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 11:45

Operator: Royal Mail

Ref: KY7 125

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 56.2058609/-3.1372533

Atm

Lat/Long: 56.2037042/-3.1340046

Bus Stop

Bench: yes

Bin: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6500K0624

Naptan NaptanCode: 34329483

Shelter: yes

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 56.2035777/-3.1345729

Bus Stop

Naptan AtcoCode: 6500K0623

Naptan NaptanCode: 34329485

Shelter: yes

Lat/Long: 56.2036381/-3.1348832

Railway: signal

Railway Signal Direction: forward

Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main

Ref: ER607

Lat/Long: 56.211211/-3.1325358

Markinch Hill

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 56.2077227/-3.1329959

Board Type: history

Check Date: 2021-06-26

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 56.2056899/-3.1348447

Recycling

Source: survey Oct 2016

Lat/Long: 56.2042824/-3.134709

Fife Pilgrim Way

Board Type: map

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 56.205657/-3.1348057

Crossing

Crossing: zebra

Crossing Island: no

Kerb: flush

Tactile Paving: yes

Lat/Long: 56.2035715/-3.1355775

Traffic Calming: cushion

Lat/Long: 56.2034879/-3.1353678

Stop

Lat/Long: 56.2035489/-3.1353773

Stop

Lat/Long: 56.2036345/-3.135384

Stob Cross

Historic: monument

Lat/Long: 56.2071844/-3.1363533

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 56.2069059/-3.1328612

Playground: structure

Lat/Long: 56.206941/-3.1346247

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 56.2068848/-3.132447

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 56.2068825/-3.132137

Barrier: cycle_barrier

Cycle Barrier: double

Cycle Barrier Installation: fixed

Lat/Long: 56.2068272/-3.1316924

The Laurel Bank Hotel

Addr City: Markinch

Addr Country: GB

Addr Housenumber: 1

Addr Postcode: KY7 6DB

Addr Street: Balbirnie Street

Fhrs Id: 58885

Tourism: hotel

Website: https://www.laurelbankhotel.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 56.2034799/-3.1351412

Disused Amenity: post_box

Post Box Type: wall

Royal Cypher: EVIIR

Lat/Long: 56.2037621/-3.1329136

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.2119632/-3.1307633

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.2121274/-3.1320232

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.2082547/-3.1291061

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.2074617/-3.1289308

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.2066722/-3.1286971

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.2059863/-3.1285565

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.2051643/-3.1286127

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.2044927/-3.1287317

Traffic Calming: cushion

Lat/Long: 56.2067888/-3.1360127

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 56.2044666/-3.1365173

Addr City: Markinch

Addr Housename: 1 Croft Villas

Addr Postcode: KY7 6DE

Addr Street: Commercial Street

Entrance: home

Lat/Long: 56.2056476/-3.1362308

Addr City: Markinch

Addr Housename: 2 Croft Villas

Addr Postcode: KY7 6DE

Addr Street: Commercial Street

Entrance: home

Lat/Long: 56.2056942/-3.1363483

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 56.2066584/-3.1343806

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 56.2062958/-3.1319171

Addr Housenumber: 35

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2062987/-3.1327738

Addr Housenumber: 6

Addr Street: Craik Terrace

Lat/Long: 56.2066856/-3.1332246

Addr Housenumber: 27

Addr Street: Commercial Street

Lat/Long: 56.2051191/-3.1355376

Addr Housenumber: 39

Addr Street: Commercial Street

Lat/Long: 56.2054213/-3.1354282

Addr Housenumber: 25

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2063562/-3.1331288

Addr Housenumber: 1

Addr Street: Stobcross Road

Lat/Long: 56.2059027/-3.1351088

Addr Housenumber: 8

Addr Street: Craik Terrace

Lat/Long: 56.2067787/-3.1330045

Addr Housenumber: 23

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2063226/-3.1331927

Addr Housenumber: 10

Addr Street: Northall Road

Lat/Long: 56.206625/-3.1321752

Addr Housenumber: 2

Addr Street: Craik Terrace

Lat/Long: 56.2064498/-3.1336237

Addr Housenumber: 9

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2061805/-3.1344207

Addr Housenumber: 31

Addr Street: Commercial Street

Lat/Long: 56.2052061/-3.1355201

Addr Housenumber: 39

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2063017/-3.1326828

Addr Housenumber: 7

Addr Street: Craik Terrace

Lat/Long: 56.2067401/-3.1331242

Addr Housenumber: 8

Addr Street: Northall Road

Lat/Long: 56.2065758/-3.1322562

Addr Housenumber: 2

Addr Street: Northall Road

Lat/Long: 56.2063819/-3.1323633

Addr Housenumber: 33

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2065416/-3.1328312

Addr Housenumber: 43

Addr Street: Commercial Street

Lat/Long: 56.2055896/-3.1353509

Addr Housenumber: 6

Addr Street: Northall Road

Lat/Long: 56.2065229/-3.1323508

Addr Housenumber: 19

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2062608/-3.133955

Addr Housenumber: 47

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2063368/-3.1325215

Addr Housenumber: 1

Addr Street: Commercial Street

Lat/Long: 56.2036549/-3.1355227

Addr Housenumber: 43

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2063128/-3.1326007

Addr Housenumber: 2

Addr Street: Commercial Street

Lat/Long: 56.203777/-3.1352726

Addr Housenumber: 15

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2062385/-3.1341328

Addr Housenumber: 27

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2063956/-3.1330681

Addr Housenumber: 1

Addr Street: Craik Terrace

Lat/Long: 56.206411/-3.1336994

Addr Housenumber: 3

Addr Street: Craik Terrace

Lat/Long: 56.2065094/-3.1335232

Addr Housenumber: 4

Addr Street: Craik Terrace

Lat/Long: 56.206559/-3.1334617

Addr Housenumber: 29

Addr Street: Commercial Street

Lat/Long: 56.2051636/-3.1355292

Addr Housenumber: 31

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2065028/-3.1328949

Addr Housenumber: 16

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2061473/-3.1339543

Addr Housenumber: 10

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2060865/-3.1341403

Addr Housenumber: 12

Addr Street: Northall Road

Lat/Long: 56.2066744/-3.1321032

Addr Housenumber: 5

Addr Street: Craik Terrace

Lat/Long: 56.2066438/-3.1333346

Addr Housenumber: 29

Addr Street: School Street

Lat/Long: 56.2064305/-3.1329988

Addr Housenumber: 45

Addr Street: Commercial Street

Lat/Long: 56.2058/-3.1351554

Restaurant

Chopsticks

Cuisine: chinese

Lat/Long: 56.2053669/-3.1354883

Addr Housenumber: 32

Addr Street: Balbirnie Street

Entrance: yes

Lat/Long: 56.2036258/-3.1357057

Addr Housenumber: 34

Addr Street: Balbirnie Street

Entrance: yes

Lat/Long: 56.2036174/-3.135883

Addr Housenumber: 36

Addr Street: Balbirnie Street

Entrance: yes

Lat/Long: 56.2036094/-3.1360543

Restaurant

Grace

Cuisine: chinese

Lat/Long: 56.2037621/-3.1334082

The Curator

Shop: gift

Lat/Long: 56.203502/-3.135518

Railway: signal

Railway Signal Direction: forward

Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main

Ref: ER606

Lat/Long: 56.2084419/-3.1296357

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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