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Bennochy And Hayfield

Loch Leven South Shore – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Kirkcaldy

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Bennochy And Hayfield

Loch Leven South Shore – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Kirkcaldy

Hard

4.8

(5)

18

riders

Loch Leven South Shore – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Kirkcaldy

03:45

54.5km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.6 km for 181 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

5.41 km

Shawmill Plantation

Forest

2

13.3 km

Lochore Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A motte and bailey tower from 1300's. Originally on an island.

Tip by

17.2 km

Benarty Wood

Forest

4

18.8 km

View of Loch Leven from Vane Farm Path

Highlight • Trail

Super steep, bring climbing legs and sufficient traction to get up

Tip by

5

20.3 km

Vane Farm Tunnel and Welcome Sculptures

Highlight • Rest Area

Easy access up to RSPB and cafe.

Tip by

6

20.4 km

Loch Leven South Shore

Highlight • Lake

Visitor centre nearby with cafe (after restrictions). Track around Loch is gravel with small rocks so a bit bumpy on thin tyres. Stunning scenery.

Tip by

7

22.1 km

View of Loch Leven from the Stone Bird Sculpture

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great spot to see more or less the whole loch. We passed towards the end of our ride and our nearly five-year-old was really happy to see how far he’d ridden... even though he was tired by then!

Tip by

8

26.6 km

Birdwatching Hide at Loch Leven

Highlight • Structure

Bring binoculars

Tip by

9

27.8 km

View of Lochleven Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lochleven Castle is a late 14th or early 15th century tower where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567.
Mary Queen of Scots spent a year at the castle …

Tip by

30.3 km

Burleigh Sands

Beach

11

31.3 km

Loch Leven

Highlight • Viewpoint

Alas no water sports on the Loch Sep through Mar inclusive. Scenic though.

Tip by

B

54.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

16.6 km

8.60 km

3.93 km

2.03 km

395 m

201 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

19.7 km

5.67 km

1.70 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

7°C

39 %

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