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Loch Leven Castle

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📷 Simon Johnston · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

56.20076, -3.39176

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Goldeneye
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

3 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Goldeneye, Tufted Duck +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mute Swan, Goldeneye, Tufted Duck +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Glen Vale PathWalking route7.7 km
Named routeLength 7.7 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Bishop Hill LoopWalking route12.5 km
Named routeLength 12.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Loch Leven Heritage TrailWalking route21 km
Named routeLength 21 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Michael Bruce WayWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
White Craigs and KilmagadwoodWalking route4 km
Named routeLength 4 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

40 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
NCN 1 Edinburgh to Loch LevenCycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 775Cycling route
Named routeRef 775National Cycle Network
Kingdom Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
NCN 1 Loch Leven to DundeeCycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Loch Leven Castle

📷 Simon Johnston · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Kirkgate ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Kirkgate ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Donaldson Memorial ParkUrban park3.4 km→🌱Spar ParkUrban park2.4 km→🪦East Burial GroundCemetery900 m→⛪Kinross Parish ChurchReligious grounds2 km→

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