Hill of Tarvit (1 mile)
The Hill of Tarvit mansion is a beautiful Edwardian property in the care of the National Trust. The small peak (692 feet) can be accessed directly from the adjacent car park (£2 charge requested) but it's worth having a look around the landscaped grounds beforehand. An ornate metal gate in the gardens to the rear of the house leads to an uphill path through a patch of woodland. Climb the stile and traverse the grassy area towards the next clump of trees. Height is constantly gained and we basically keep heading upwards.
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Once on the ridge, work towards the obvious summit that is marked by a large stone monument. Amazing views open up in all directions across the undulating landscape of northeast Fife. Make your way back down to the mansion where a tearoom provides refreshments. An excellent alternative is the cafe inside the Fife Folk Museum in the village of Ceres a mile and a half away.
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