The Top 18 Lakes in Fife
Looking to visit the best lakes in Fife? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Fife’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Willie Clarke Centre, Lochore Meadows Country Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Good place to start / stop - plenty parking and good facilities. Cafe fare a little limited, but fine. Check opening hours in advance though for cafe - closes at 3pm in winter.
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Morton Lochs Bird Hide
Highlight • Structure
Morton Lochs is part of Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve (NNR) located near Tayport, in the north east of Fife, Scotland. It consists of three small lochs important for a variety …
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Harperlees 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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View of Loch Leven from Benarty Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
Benarty Hill at 1,167 feet (356 m) is but a small mound in Scotland, and it is a relatively straight-forward hill walk to get to its trig pointed top, but …
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Loch Ore
Highlight • Lake
Loch Ore is a beautiful wild area managed by Fife Council. The loch and surrounding area are popular for walking and bird watching. It's great for families with some nice short walks, play areas and a beach.
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Townhill Country Park Multi-Use Trail
Highlight • Lake
Townhill Country Park is made up of the Town Loch, Townhill Woods & the Town Park. There are miles of fun running trails around this area including this section of …
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Loch Glow
Highlight • Lake
Loch Glow has a higher path above the fishermen around the north side, however is does not continue through the woods at the west end as shown on Komoot maps. …
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Loch Fitty
Highlight • Lake
All OK for walking, but for cycling the route to the north is through part-restored open cast coal mining and rough in parts.
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Lochore Meadows Country Park Lake
Highlight • Forest
Surrounded by beautiful fields and forests Lochore is a joy to cycle around with plenty of wildlife to spot along on the way.
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Lindores Loch
Highlight • Natural
A beautiful natural fishing loch set in the rolling Fife hills above the Tay Estuary. Attractive at all times of the year, especially in the summer when the many water lilies around the edge are in flower.
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