Mount Hill and Hopetoun Monument, Cupar

Dundee & District Group

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Overview

Thanks to the slender cylindrical tower of the Hopetoun Monument, Mount Hill is a real landmark in the Howe of Fife. We walk from Cupar along quiet country roads and tracks. Please bring a packed lunch. If preferred it is possible to get the bus to Cupar.

Saturday, 21 March 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.6km / 7.8mi
Ascent:: 209m / 686ft
Type:: circular

OS Map: 59 Local Grade: C+

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Meeting point

Grid reference:: NO 42661 28744
Nearest postcode:: DD6 8AW
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Tay Bridge Car Park (South Side)

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 36572 14655
Nearest postcode:: KY15 4AQ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Skatepark Car Park, Duffus Park, Balgarvie Road, Cupar, Fife, Scotland, KY15 4AQ (just off A913)

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