Loch Leven circuit

 11 May 2026

There is now a walking/cycling trail around Loch Leven (Fife and Kinross) but my current health issues mean that it is not for me at present. I therefore used the car to visit some points of interest. The loch is over 3 miles across and contains a number of island, st Serf's being the biggest. It contains a castle where Mary Queen of Scot's was imprisoned in 1567. I had visited it on a number of occasions so didn't bother today. Instead, I started in Kinross, had a walk in it's Kirkgate Park, then drove clockwise round the loch stopping at a number of points including the village of Scotlandwell and the RSPB Centre where I had my usual cup of hot chocolate and a scone (there was a cold wind blowing).

Some old buildings in Kinross High Street.....

In Kirkgate Park and looking to Benarty Hill, St Serf's island and to West Lomond......

The Kinross old church was situated at the south end of the park; it is no more but the graveyard remains. This contains a mausoleum to the local lairds, the Bruce family.......

Returning to the car, I stopped at a number of points for views; here is a glimpse of West Lomond through the trees.....

Scotlandwell was next on the list and yes, it does have a well! It was of national significance in medieval times and was visited by pilgrims crossing Fife on the way to St Andrews.The canopy over the well was erected by the Bruce family in 1858. I  tried the water but I doubt that it will do anything for me!

There was a large car park on the south side of the loch beside a large chalet development and I stopped there for another walk. A good view of Bishop Hill across the loch.....

The final stop was at the RSPB centre, the facilities much improved since my last visit. The cafe windows provide a good view of the loch.....

On the way home I diverted over the hill road from Cleish. There was an excellent view of the loch and the surrounding area from close to the high point.....