Sluice House Beach, Loch Leven – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Markinch

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Sluice House Beach, Loch Leven – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Markinch

Moderate

riders

Sluice House Beach, Loch Leven – View of Lochleven Castle loop from Markinch

03:04

53.0km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.20 km for 62 m

After 51.8 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.21 km

Warout Wood

Forest

16.9 km

Sluice House Beach, Loch Leven

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful beach on the south side of Loch Leven

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17.6 km

Viewpoint

19.7 km

RSPB Loch Leven Bird Hide

Highlight • Rest Area

There are several bird hides where you can see out over Loch Leven, this one is located at the RSPB centre area. Elevated slightly with widespread views. This area seems to be overlooking marshland

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19.8 km

View of Loch Leven from the Stone Bird Sculpture

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great spot to see more or less the whole loch. We passed towards the end of our ride and our nearly five-year-old was really happy to see how far he’d ridden... even though he was tired by then!

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24.5 km

Kinross Gravel Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Prior to Kinross the purpose built single gravel track is mainly in straight lines, but once past Kinross it starts to meander and be more twisty. It is fun and enjoyable to ride on

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25.4 km

View of Lochleven Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lochleven Castle is a late 14th or early 15th century tower where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567.
Mary Queen of Scots spent a year at the castle …

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26.1 km

Loch Leven Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

It's a beautiful spot on the shore of the loch.

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31.6 km

Woodland Trail Section at Loch Leven

Highlight • Forest

Lovely wooded section, the best bit.

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35.9 km

Mouth of the River Leven

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Leven flows from the mouth of Loch Leven, connecting the loch to the Firth of Forth. At the river's mouth, you’ll find a tranquil yet picturesque landscape, with …

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