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Start at the public Devilla Forest car park on the north side of the A985, east of Kincardine. Take the Red Squirrel Trail into the pinewoods and follow the northern side of Bordie Loch. Leave the short waymarked loop for the woodland path west, then use the forest tracks towards Moor Loch. The route rounds the western and northern sides of the loch before climbing gently to the southern shore of Peppermill Dam.
Continue east along the forest road beside Peppermill Dam, then turn south through the inland track network and return to the car park on the eastern forest roads. This longer circuit uses three lochs and does not follow the rough Keir Dam outflow crossing. Only the first part is waymarked as the Red Squirrel Trail. Use the route map at the frequent track junctions.
Allow about three hours for roughly nine kilometres, including time beside the lochs. Much of the walk is on gravel forest roads, with narrower earth paths between Bordie Loch and Moor Loch that can be muddy or uneven. There are modest slopes rather than a hill ascent. Wear footwear with grip, keep clear of water edges and follow any forestry signs or temporary closures.
FLS lists free parking and picnic facilities here. There are no toilets at the start; the nearest public toilets are in Culross. Check Forestry and Land Scotland's Devilla local alerts before travelling, especially after strong winds. Route information: the current FLS Devilla forest map and visitor guidance, with the established three-loch approach described by Walkhighlands.
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