View of Lochleven Castle – Mouth of the River Leven loop from Cardenden

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View of Lochleven Castle – Mouth of the River Leven loop from Cardenden

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View of Lochleven Castle – Mouth of the River Leven loop from Cardenden

03:01

45.5km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Garry Park Wood

Forest

7.37 km

Loch Ore Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The beach is a great spot to stop for a snack or just to take in the scenery.

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9.64 km

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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14.6 km

Benarty Wood

Forest

15.8 km

View of Loch Leven

Highlight • Lake

The view from this point of Loch Leven is excellent. Riding downhill towards the loch from an elevated view where you can see for miles and miles all around. This …

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19.2 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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19.2 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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24.8 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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25.5 km

Loch Leven Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

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

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35.3 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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