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.

AndreHz

April 18, 2020

Cycling

The MTB section up through the woods to this point can be a bit challenging and muddy, especially after rain, but there is an alternative landrover track that leads to the same point on the reservoir, bypassing all difficulties.

Steev

March 19, 2021

Cycling

If you have a big bike (I had an e-bike with panniers) this is a bit of a nightmare to navigate.

I'm only 5'2" so lifting 35kg of bike and "luggage" was a tough one. Ended up removing panniers, going through the really small gate and heaving the bike over.

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1. Bishop's Hill Summit Cairn – The Pulpit loop from Markinch

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2. Loch Leven Beach – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Markinch

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3. The Pulpit – Harperleas Reservoir loop from Glen Vale

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Leslie, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Harperleas Reservoir

1. Bishop's Hill Summit Cairn – The Pulpit loop from Markinch

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