Lomond Hills

Lomond Hills is a chain of hills in Fife featuring two main peaks, with West Lomond at 522 meters and East Lomond at 448 meters. The terrain consists of open slopes that rise above the surrounding landscape and offer various walking paths.

Iron Age settlers built fortifications on the summits of both peaks, leaving archaeological evidence of early human settlement in the area. These structures show that the hills served as strategically important locations from ancient times.

The name Lomond comes from Pictish or Gaelic origins, referring to beacon or bare hills, reflecting the open character of these prominent landmarks.

Access is provided through Craigmead Car Park, which offers a starting point for multiple walking routes across the terrain. Wear sturdy footwear as the open slopes are exposed and weather can change quickly.

The hills served as the meridian reference point for surveying maps of Kinross and Fife until 1891. This mapping role later shifted to another location, but it highlights their historical importance as geographical landmarks.

Location: Fife

Elevation above the sea: 461 m

GPS coordinates: 56.23333,-3.25000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57