Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Cairnie Hill
In or near Kingskettle.
Cairnie Hill — Named summit at 228 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Ladybank · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cairnie Hill is located in central Scotland, in Fife, with the postcode KY14 6JB. The nearest railway station is Ladybank, which is 6.4 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Cairnie Hill is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 228 m.". Coordinates: 56.3263°, -3.1669°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cairnie Hill lies at the eastern end of the Ochil Hills, above the village of Collessie Scotland. It is the highest point of a small upland area between Collesie Den and Collairnie Farm. The northern and western slopes of Cairnie Hill are quite steep and are used for rough grazing and forestry. To the south the land rises gradually from the flat Howe of Fife and is used predominantly for arable farming. Cairnie is a common place name in Fife, possibly originating from the Pictish Carden or thicket, with the addition of the Gaelic ending aigh. It is also Scots for 'hillock'. An easy route to the summit starts at NO 273153, on the B937 about 2 km south of Lindores. From here a track leads up onto the summit area, from where several paths lead to the summit.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3263, -3.1669
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY14 6JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Ladybank — 6.4 km
Sources
- osm: n95017338 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cairnie Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cairnie Hill 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairnie Hill?
- Cairnie Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY14 6JB).
- What is Cairnie Hill?
- Cairnie Hill — Named summit at 228 m.
- How do I get to Cairnie Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Ladybank, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY14 6JB.
- Is Cairnie Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Cairnie Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairnie Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Ladybank, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY14 6JB.