Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
St Ninians East
In or near Dunfermline.
St Ninians East — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Calum Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Cowdenbeath · 3.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. St Ninians East is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
St Ninians East is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is notable for its distinctive geological features and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing, attracting enthusiasts looking for a challenging experience. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain with varied pathways suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1169, -3.3990
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY12 0SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- Cowdenbeath — 3.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616194 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Lassodie
Vineyards · 0.7 km
Lassodie War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Kelty Collieries Miners Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Kelty
Other places · 2.1 km
Parish Church, Oakfield Street, Kelty
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Beath Parish Church
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Loch Fitty
Lakes · 2.2 km
Kingseat's Mining Heritage Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Kingseat
Other places · 2.2 km
Kelty Collieries Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Kelty Hearts F.C.
Parks · 2.5 km
Hill of Beath
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
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📷 4📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Lassodie War Memorial
Lassodie War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Kelty Collieries Miners Memorial
Kelty Collieries Miners Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Parish Church, Oakfield Street, Kelty
Parish Church, Oakfield Street, Kelty — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Beath Parish Church
Beath Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near St Ninians East
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Lochore Meadows Motorhome Parking
Lochore Meadows Motorhome Parking — a caravan park in scotland central.
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📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Green Oak Nature Retreat
Green Oak Nature Retreat — a campsite in scotland central.
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📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Adamson Hotel
Adamson Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Burgh Arms
The Burgh Arms in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Robert Nairn
The Robert Nairn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy
The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy
461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy
Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Ninians East?
- St Ninians East is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY12 0SP).
- What is St Ninians East?
- St Ninians East — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to St Ninians East?
- The nearest railway station is Cowdenbeath, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY12 0SP.
- How do I get to St Ninians East?
- The nearest railway station is Cowdenbeath, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY12 0SP.