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Devilla Forest
 

The name Devilla is said to come from the Gaelic "dubh" and "eilean" meaning "black island". The forest has a long history of occupation and use. Prehistoric coffins, stone circles and Roman urns have been found in different parts of the forest.Devilla Forest is composed chiefly of Scots pine and has an extensive network of paths and forest roads.Devilla is popular with walkers and cyclists.Cycle routes within the forest form part of the Kingdom of Fife Cycle Way.

How to get there:

Falkirk, Stirling, Dunfermline, and Kincardine are the nearest towns or villages.

Devilla forest lies to the north of the river Forth (1 mile east of the village of Kincardine) and to the south of the A907 Alloa to Dunfermline road. The A985 Kincardine Bridge to Dunfermline road runs along the southern edge of the forest and it is from this road that access can be gained.

OS Grid Reference: NS 960 880

Places to go in Devilla Forest

Sawmill Plantation

Other places to go in this area

Birch woodland at Devilla forest

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingHeritage

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