Reserve Closure
This reserve will close on Thursday 14 November for an all-staff meeting. Please check locally for site specific closure times and details.
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 x 7 kWh charging points for Electric Vehicles (2 of which are for Blue Badge holders) No connection fee, charge of 42p per kWh.
Changing Places toilet. Accessible toilet with baby change facility.
Two family toilets and an accessible toilet with baby change facilities.
Cottage 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 trail is perfect for a breath of fresh air, this quarter-mile (450m) accessible woodland loop is great for exploring the changing seasons. Visitor centre, cafe and shop accessible.
Cottage 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 trail is perfect for a breath of fresh air, and this quarter-mile (450m) wheelchair-friendly woodland loop is great for exploring the changing seasons.
Visitor centre, cafe and shop are accessible. Mobility scooters and manual wheelchair available for hire free-of-charge (during visitor centre opening hours – please book in advance by telephoning the reserve on 01577 862355).
Toilets are located 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.
Level, tarmac path from car park to visitor centre.
Visitor centre has a welcome area and shop on the ground floor, and a cafe on the first floor which is accessed by internal stairs or external ramp.
Staff and volunteers available to assist. Manual wheelchair available (during visitor centre opening hours). Mobility scooters 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, and great coffee.
3 January - 23 December 10am-5pm; 24 -31 December 10am-4pm; closed 25 & 26 December and 1 & 2 January.
The shop is on the ground floor and stocks gifts for adults and children, books, bird food, wildlife care and a range of binoculars and telescopes.
Wide, gently-sloping paved / rolled hardcore path leads from visitor centre to grassy picnic area. Two benches with space for wheelchairs.
Binoculars are available for hire from our shop.
Only available during certain events.
There are three hides on the Wetland Trail which are reached from the visitor centre by the fully accessible path and underpass.
The large Gillman hide is family friendly and has a window in the door so you can see inside before you enter.
The Waterson and Carden hides are smaller and quiet, ideal for some serious birdwatching.
An accessible viewing screen in picnic area allows close-up views of birds using feeders, and the café has a wonderful view across the Loch.
Download our trail map, to help you plan your visit.
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.
The Leafy Loop trail is 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 is 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 (not open to public)
Not available on site
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.
Restrictions
Well behaved dogs are welcome in the visitor centre and cafe. A tap and water bowl are available in the visitor 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.