Loch Leven Heritage Trail from Kinross
Along the shore of the loch where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned, with thousands of geese in winter.
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 60 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 127 m
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About this walk
Loch Leven Heritage Trail from Kinross is an easy 6.8 km out-and-back walk with 60 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Kinross pier (grid reference NO 123 020). The start can be reached by public transport.
Loch Leven is a wide, shallow loch with a castle on an island where Mary Queen of Scots was held in 1567, and a shore path that goes right round it in 21 km. This stretch from Kinross pier follows the north shore to Burleigh Sands and back, flat and surfaced, with hides on the way. In winter the loch holds 20,000 pink-footed geese; at dawn and dusk they fill the sky.
Route
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The north shore
Follow the trail from the pier to Burleigh Sands and return.
Summit
On the way
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Loch Leven CastleCastle · 900 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Loch Leven Heritage Trail from Kinross take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 6.8 km route, which has 60 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Kinross pier (grid reference NO 123 020). Car park at the pier.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses to Kinross from Perth and Edinburgh. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. A flat, surfaced trail shared with cyclists.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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