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. A mix 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.
This is an open event to introduce locals to the fun of geocaching. There will be a short trail of temporary non-loggable caches for this purpose - or you may wish to adopt a newbie into your geocaching group to find the longer circular trail of 13 permanent caches hidden throughout the woodland, with some new ones to be added for this event.
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EVENT
Sat 7 June 2014
11.00am to 3.00pm
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Formonthills Wood has a series of new sculptures and waymarked trails.
Come and enjoy them for yourself and have a go at carving the finishing touches to two of the sculptures – a stone circle and wooden slit drums.
Try your hand at willow weaving or wild painting. Fun for all the family.
Children’s craft activities & refreshments available.
Bring your own picnic lunch, rugs or camping chairs.
Please register your interest of attending as a log below.
Car Parking listed below with additional nearby street parking. Not far from the local bus route, with numerous entrances off the nearby streets.
Formonthills car park, Benvane Road, Glenrothes (nearest postcode KY6 3HN)
Contact 01738 635 544 or email scotland@woodlandtrust.org.uk for more.
