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Loch Leven Beach – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Markinch

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Loch Leven Beach – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Markinch

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5.0

(5)

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Loch Leven Beach – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Markinch

03:12

52.1km

440m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 132 m for 11 m

After 16.4 km for 17 m

After 17.2 km for 4 m

After 52.0 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.2 km

View of Glen Vale

Highlight • Viewpoint

The morning after.

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12.6 km

Harperleas Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Nestled in a fold in the hillside, a beautifully tranquil spot on a summer's afternoon. The reservoir is used by local fishermen and there is often a boat moored at the far end of the reservoir dam.

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14.8 km

The Pulpit

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's a beautiful location

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14.8 km

Singletrack Near Glen Vale

Highlight • Trail

Bit of a boggy section, after the reservoir to Glen Vale. But the rest, down to the road is just fun 😊

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21.6 km

Loch Leven's Larder

Highlight • Restaurant

Wonderful family, dog and cyclist-friendly deli, cafe and picnic area with easy access to the Heritage trail and loch.

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22.5 km

Loch Leven Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

The largest lowland loch in Scotland, Loch Leven is a stunning place to visit. The glistening waters are hugged by green, rolling hills where birdlife thrives. The loch is situated …

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27.7 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 …

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33.4 km

RSPB Loch Leven Bird Hide

Highlight • Rest Area

There are several bird hides where you can see out over Loch Leven, this one is located at the RSPB centre area. Elevated slightly with widespread views. This area seems to be overlooking marshland

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35.5 km

Viewpoint

36.2 km

Beach

52.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

12.4 km

9.78 km

3.90 km

3.25 km

2.99 km

141 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

19.2 km

3.00 km

1.87 km

813 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Loch Leven Beach – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Markinch

View of Glen Vale

Harperleas Reservoir

The Pulpit

Singletrack Near Glen Vale

Loch Leven's Larder

Loch Leven Beach

View of Lochleven Castle

RSPB Loch Leven Bird Hide

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