What's here? at Loch Leven
Available on site
Car park open 24hrs a day.
- 100 spaces.
- 7 Blue Badge spaces. Rolled stone surface with adverse camber.
Partially lit
- Car park charges apply 24/7.
- Payment by machine via cash or contactless. 12 7 kWh charging points for Electric Vehicles.
There's no connection fee and the first 15 minutes of charge are free, with a charge of 27p per kWh thereafter.
2 of the charging points are for Blue Badge holders.
Changing Places toilet.
Accessible toilet with baby change facility.
Two family toilets with baby change facility.
Wildlife Garden, close to visitor centre, accessed by wide, gently sloping and surfaced path.
- Wetland and Loch Leven Heritage Trails reached from the visitor centre by a fully accessible sloping tarmac path and underpass.
- Leafy Loop: perfect for a breath of fresh air, this quarter-mile (450m) wheelchair-friendly woodland loop is great for exploring the changing seasons.
- Visitor centre, cafe and shop accessible.
Wildlife Garden, close to visitor centre, accessed by wide, gently sloping and surfaced path.
- Wetland and Loch Leven Heritage Trails reached from the visitor centre by a fully accessible sloping tarmac path and underpass.
- Leafy Loop: perfect for a breath of fresh air, this quarter-mile (450m) wheelchair-friendly woodland loop is great for exploring the changing seasons.
- Visitor centre, cafe and shop accessible.
- Mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs available for hire free-of-charge (during visitor centre opening hours – please book in advance by telephoning the reserve on 01577 862355).
Toilet block in main courtyard at ground level. All toilets are individual cubicles with their own handwashing facilities.
3 January - 23 December 10am-5pm; 24 -31 December 10am-4pm; closed 25 & 26 December and 1& 2 January.
1 December - 28 February
Visitor centre and shop open - 10am - 4pm. Level, compacted path from car park.
Visitor centre and shop on ground floor.
Cafe accessed by ramp.
Staff and volunteers available to assist.
Manual wheelchair available (during visitor centre opening hours).
Mobility scooter available for hire free-of-charge (during visitor centre opening hours – please book in advance by telephoning the reserve on 01577 862355)
3 January - 23 December 10am-4pm; 24-31 December 10am-3pm; closed 25&26 December and 1&2 January.
The cafe is situated on the first floor.
Accessed by internal staircase with handrail on one side (left as you ascend) or external ramp with 1:35 gradient.
We serve delicious freshly made scones, cakes, soups and lunch dishes.
3 January - 23 December 10am-5pm; 24 -31 December 10am-4pm; closed 25 & 26 December and 1& 2 January.
Wide, gently-sloping paved/rolled hardcore path from visitor centre to picnic area.
Two benches with space for wheelchairs.
Binoculars available for hire from our shop.
Only available during certain events.
Viewing screen past picnic area allows close-up views of birds using feeders.
Three hides on Wetland Trail. The hides on the Wetland Trail are reached from the visitor centre by the fully accessible path and underpass.
Accessible viewing screen in picnic area allows close-up views of birds using feeders.
Café has view across the Loch.
Wildlife Garden, close to visitor centre, accessed by wide, gently sloping and surfaced path.
Woodland Trail has a series of steep steps and can be muddy.
Wetland and Loch Leven Heritage Trails reached from the visitor centre by a fully accessible sloping tarmac path and underpass. After the underpass the Heritage Trail and Wetland Trail are surfaced with rolled stone.
Leafy Loop: perfect for a breath of fresh air, this quarter-mile (450m) wheelchair-friendly woodland loop is great for exploring the changing seasons.
Sleeping Giant Path: an invigorating 7km hill walk with some steep sections, which climbs up over Benarty Hill and on to Lochore Meadows Country Park.
Playground
Playground
Education room on ground floor with step free, flexible layout, carpeted surface, good lighting.
Outdoor learning areas including raised pond for pond dipping. To best accommodate access needs, schools should specify when booking.
Your class can enjoy hands-on nature exploration and wildlife spotting activities through our curriculum linked programmes. Each programme is designed to last two hours - sessions run between 10am - 12pm and 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Two programmes can be combined to make a whole day visit.
Facilities include picnic facilities and accessible toilets. Visit our school trip ideas page to see our full list of programmes.
Please contact lochleven@rspb.org.uk for booking information.
Restrictions
Well behaved dogs are welcome in the visitor centre and cafe. A tap and water bowl are available in the visitors centre courtyard.
Assistance dogs only in the hides.
Dogs under close control, preferably on a short lead are allowed on all trails on the reserve in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. This is particularly important during the bird breeding season April - August.
Please pick up after your dog and dispose of any bags in bins or take it home.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.