Formonthills Woodland Geocaching Event Event Cache
Woodland Trust: Putting this one to bed, thanks to all involved and to everyone who attended.
Formonthills Woodland Geocaching Event
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Saturday, August 6, 2011
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Situated on the lower slopes of the Lomond Hills are the woodlands known as Formonthills. This woodland occupies a commanding position overlooking the NW edge of Glenrothes, very popular amongst the local community.
Originally farmland this woodland was created in the mid 1990's, of which many of the 80,000 trees were planted by the locals. Evidence of old drystane field boundaries can still be seen. All the trees are native to Fife and include oak, ash, birch, cherry and Scots Pine. Wildflower seeds have been scattered which provide a floral haven for insects throught the summer months.
A variety of circular routes of differing lengths are possible, through a diverse landscape of young and mature woodland, mown glades, gorse thickets, wetlands and the grassland of Rhind Hill. On a clear day the view stretch across the Forth to Bass Rock and Berwick Law.
Over 5km of surfaced paths, mown grass paths and worn tracks lead through the woodland. Can be muddy in places when wet. Boardwalks and wee bridges take you over the wet areas.
If you wish to explore further there is a path leading up into the Lomond Hills Park to East Lomond, a trig point to surf on Rhind Hill, or link your walk with the nearby Coul Den Nature reserve.
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EVENT: 11.00am - 2.30pm Saturday 6th August
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This is an open event with the aim of showing locals the fun of geocaching. There will be a short trail of temporary non-loggable caches for this purpose - distance 1 mile total suitable for youngsters.
Or you may wish to adopt a newbie into your geocaching group to find the longer 2 mile circular trail of 13 new permanent caches hidden throughout the woodland. (we would politely request you do not hunt for these caches beforehand).
In addition there will be a stall of woodland creative activities to amuse the youngsters (and young at heart) and also a guided walk by the warden.
There will be refreshments available throughout the event, so don't forget your picnic rugs/chairs.
PLEASE LOG YOUR INTENTION OF ATTENDING, TOGETHER WITH THE NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY SO WE HAVE AN IDEA OF HOW MANY TO EXPECT. Thank you.
Car Parking listed below with additional nearby street parking. Not far from the local bus route, with numerous entrances off the nearby streets.
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