A flat surfaced loop around Loch Leven with Mary Queen of Scots' island castle in view for most of it, long enough at 21km for the full circuit to be a proper day but easy to shorten from any of several access points. Watch for signed seasonal bird-nesting restrictions if you're paddling.
Loch Leven NNR; managed trail, but nesting bird sensitivity in places - respect signed seasonal restrictions.
Kirkgate Park car park, Kinross (main trailhead).
Full loop trail around loch, multiple access points (Kinross, Findatie, Burleigh).
Canoe/kayak launch permitted at designated points (RSPB/NNR managed, check seasonal restrictions).
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