Sluice House Beach, Loch Leven – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Ladybank

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Royal Burgh Of Ladybank And District

Sluice House Beach, Loch Leven – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Ladybank

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Sluice House Beach, Loch Leven – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Ladybank

03:53

70.5km

540m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

30.1 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 views of the loch’s calm waters, the surrounding hills, and the village of Ballingry nearby.

Tip by

30.5 km

Loch Leven Sluice House

Highlight • Monument

If going clockwise the route isn't obvious. You can't get past the house, instead you jink to the left through the stile then immediately right.

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30.7 km

Sluice House Beach, Loch Leven

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful beach on the south side of Loch Leven

Tip by

31.4 km

Viewpoint

33.5 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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38.0 km

Birdwatching Hide at Loch Leven

Highlight • Structure

Bring binoculars

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39.2 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 as a prisoner and was forced to abdicate before dramatically escaping.

Take a boat ride over to the castle and follow in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots and Robert the Bruce. See the tower, still largely complete, the 16th century Glassin Tower, a charming residential tower and enjoy the quiet island setting.

Visitors can enjoy the fragrance from the large beds of pink purslane in the south and east wooded walks from April to July.

2017 OPENING TIMES

25 Mar 2017 - 31 Oct 2017

Tip by

41.7 km

Burleigh Sands

Beach

42.7 km

Loch Leven

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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58.8 km

Drumdreel Wood

Forest

62.2 km

Falkland Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Falkland Palace & Garden provides a unique opportunity to explore a royal ‘pleasure palace’ with a Victorian twist.

Inspired by the grand châteaux of France, in the 16th century James IV and his son, James V, transformed this favoured retreat of the royal Stuarts – the palace became one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

One of Falkland’s most famous royal residents – Mary, Queen of Scots – was enchanted with the palace, and took advantage of Falkland’s vast estate to pursue falconry and hunting, while also enjoying a game of tennis in what is now the oldest surviving real (or royal) tennis court in the world.

Today, visitors can wander through our historic orchard, complete with a living willow labyrinth, and marvel at the beauty of our formal gardens designed by Percy Cane.

Although it fell into disrepair after 1660, Falkland Palace was saved from ruin in the 19th century by the 3rd Marquess of Bute. Innovative and passionate, Bute gave the palace a new lease of life.

Intricate wood panelling, impressive painted ceilings and beautifully carved furniture provide a visually stunning insight into Bute’s artistic vision, showcasing his respect for the palace’s Renaissance roots.

Source: nts.org.uk/visit/places/falkland-palace

Tip by

70.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.6 km

27.4 km

8.24 km

1.57 km

1.12 km

545 m

117 m

Surfaces

36.7 km

21.7 km

5.72 km

3.87 km

2.50 km

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 9 November

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Comments

October 30, 2024,Kolarstwo szutrowe

the route around the lake and lomond hills regional park are very beautiful, I suggest (if someone has no strength in their legs) to ride around the park and then come back, I rode to the very top of the route that someone put on the website, I went down the other side to make a loop, simply a tragedy, …