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Loch Leven loop & Lochleven Castle from Kinross

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Loch Leven loop & Lochleven Castle from Kinross

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4.7

(44)

399

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Loch Leven loop & Lochleven Castle from Kinross

06:03

23.7km

70m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

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After 578 m for 1.53 km

After 2.25 km for 1.53 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.18 km

Lochleven Castle

Highlight • Castle

It was in this 14th/15th century tower that Mary Queen of Scots was incarcerated in 1567 before escaping a year later. The castle is open to the public from April …

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12.9 km

Levenmouth Pool Bird Hide

Highlight • Structure

A well maintained hide for spotting wildlife across the water

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22.7 km

View of Loch Leven and Loch Leven Castle from Kirkgate Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Kirkgate Point viewpoint on the shore of Loch Leven is a great place to stop for a breather. The views across to the castle on the island are wonderful.

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23.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

3.03 km

845 m

816 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

3.39 km

889 m

571 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 23 May

21°C

12°C

0 %

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Trail Reviews

Ian

May 20, 2023, Hike

Forgot to track the first part, went round the whole Loch, great walk accompanied by 80 million midges!!

Steve

February 13, 2023, Hike 20230213 Loch Leven circumnavigation (with diversion due to path repairs)

This route involves a diversion from Kinross to Loch Leven Larder due to path closures while repairs are undertaken. This section of the path is closed until the end of March 2023. Please be careful if using this route as there are no footpaths along the road section.

Loch Leven loop & Lochleven Castle from Kinross

Lochleven Castle

Levenmouth Pool Bird Hide

View of Loch Leven and Loch Leven Castle from Kirkgate Point

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