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Loch Leven Heritage Trail: full circuit from Kinross Pier

Walk

Tayside

Distance
12.2 mi
Est. time
5h 30m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Start at the public Boathouse Pier car park in Kinross. Follow the Heritage Trail clockwise through Kirkgate Park and around the north shore to Burleigh Sands. Continue east through the woodland and past the Loch Leven's Larder access, then south beside the reedbeds towards Levenmouth and Findatie. Cross the signed bridges and continue around the south shore past the RSPB reserve access. The western shore path returns through the woods and open lochside meadows to Kinross. This is the complete circuit, with broad views towards Loch Leven Castle and St Serf's Island.

Allow about five and a half hours for this long, mostly level walk, including short wildlife stops. The shared path has gravel surfaces, occasional uneven or muddy sections and some steeper slopes near Findatie and the RSPB access. Watch for cyclists and horse riders, keep dogs under close control and use short leads in sensitive wildlife areas. Stay on the trail and out of the water, especially where algae notices are displayed. Toilets are available in Kirkgate Park and seasonally at the pier; the RSPB visitor centre has a cafe and toilets via its signed access. Check facility hours and bring food, water and weatherproof clothing.

Walk details

County
Tayside
Walk type
Circular
Category
Park / Green space
Distance
12.2 mi (19.7 km)
Est. time
5h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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Along the route

31 places
Parking
Essentials
Toilets
Essentials · 0.0 mi along
Welcome to Loch Leven
Information · 0.0 mi along
Kinross Pier
Information · 0.0 mi along
Information
Navigation · 0.1 mi along
Information
Navigation · 0.1 mi along
Information
Navigation · 0.1 mi along
Hoverflies
Information · 0.2 mi along
Helping Our Polinators
Information · 0.2 mi along
Flowers, Flowers Everywhere
Information · 0.2 mi along
Wasps... The Gardener's Friends
Information · 0.2 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 0.5 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 0.5 mi along
Loch Leven
Information · 0.5 mi along
Kirkgate Point
Information · 0.5 mi along
Viewpoint
Navigation · 0.5 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 1.0 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 1.6 mi along
Loch Leven
Information · 1.6 mi along
Information
Navigation · 3.8 mi along
Findatie
Information · 7.3 mi along
Information
Navigation · 7.3 mi along
Loch Leven Lodges Coffee Shop
Cafe · 7.3 mi along
Findatie
Parking · 7.3 mi along
Welcome to Loch Leven
Information · 7.8 mi along
Viewpoint
Navigation · 7.9 mi along
Loch Leven
Information · 8.1 mi along
Loch Leven Heritage Trail
Information · 9.2 mi along
East Brackley Viewpoint
Viewpoint · 9.2 mi along
Lochleven Mills - Spinning A Yarn
Information · 11.9 mi along
Viewpoint
Navigation · 12.0 mi along

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