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Great view

Still tricky to get bikes across the reservoir as the larger gate at one end is padlocked & the smaller gate is too small to push an adult bike through up on its rear wheel. The fence alongside had been “lowered” & we lifted our bikes over between us (heavy e-bikes with panniers). Care was needed in doing so as it’s a narrow grassy verge with water below. Wouldn’t have managed this had I been cycling solo.

Part of Fife's Pilgrim way

Commanding views all around on a clear day, easily see the iconic Forth Rail Bridge and Queensferry Crossing and East and West Lomond Hills. If you visit on a day with spirited winds you're also likely to catch a glimpse of a glider or two which is a real treat especially when the local birds join in.

Friendly cafe, good coffee, fresh food and amazing cakes! Great place to refuel.

Here's one for those interested in bagging the circa 175 cast-iron Sustrans 'Millennium Milepost' sculptures on the National Cycle Network in Scotland. (Type Mills)

Constructed in 1880, Harperleas Reservoir is the highest in a series of reservoirs built to supply drinking water to the towns of Kirkcaldy and Dysart. There are several lovely walks here, including the Four Reservoirs Circuit, which takes in the eastern shore of Harperleas.

In 1957 a Gloster Meteor got into difficulties and crashed near Dunnikeir school. The pilot took evasive action. Missing the school and preventing what could have been a disaster.