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View of Lochleven Castle – Loch Leven Beach loop from Markinch

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View of Lochleven Castle – Loch Leven Beach loop from Markinch

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View of Lochleven Castle – Loch Leven Beach loop from Markinch

03:04

53.1km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 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 1.20 km for 27 m

After 51.9 km for 27 m

After 53.0 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.24 km

Warout Wood

Forest

12.8 km

Muddy Coal Area

Highlight • Natural

This section was a surprise, unlike anything on the trail, suddenly you arrive at a dirty black wet muddy area. The surface slows you down, it was claggy on the …

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17.0 km

Beach

17.7 km

Viewpoint

19.8 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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19.8 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!

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24.6 km

Kinross Gravel Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Prior to Kinross the purpose built single gravel track is mainly in straight lines, but once past Kinross it starts to meander and be more twisty. It is fun and enjoyable to ride on

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25.5 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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26.2 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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31.7 km

Woodland Trail Section at Loch Leven

Highlight • Forest

Lovely wooded section, the best bit.

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36.0 km

Mouth of the River Leven

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Leven flows from the mouth of Loch Leven, connecting the loch to the Firth of Forth. At the river's mouth, you’ll find a tranquil yet picturesque landscape, with …

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53.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

16.6 km

9.45 km

1.78 km

1.47 km

141 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

22.7 km

1.78 km

1.70 km

1.03 km

716 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

18°C

10°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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View of Lochleven Castle – Loch Leven Beach loop from Markinch

Muddy Coal Area

RSPB Loch Leven Bird Hide

View of Loch Leven from the Stone Bird Sculpture

Kinross Gravel Path

View of Lochleven Castle

Loch Leven Beach

Woodland Trail Section at Loch Leven

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