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Loch Ore – Loch Ore Beach loop from Lochgelly

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Loch Ore – Loch Ore Beach loop from Lochgelly

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Loch Ore – Loch Ore Beach loop from Lochgelly

03:38

13.5km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.20 km

Loch Ore

Highlight • Lake

Loch Ore is a beautiful wild area managed by Fife Council. The loch and surrounding area are popular for walking and bird watching. It's great for families with some nice short walks, play areas and a beach.

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4.51 km

Bridge Over Lochore Meadows

Highlight • Bridge

Within Lochore meadows and a lovely spot to give those legs a well deserved rest. I’ve never cut across the meadows before, always preferring the roads, but I always will …

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5.99 km

View of Lochore Meadows from Harran Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

This a nice high-up open grassy area situated next to the subtle peak of Harran Hill. You are afforded lovely views of the Lochore Meadows and lake.

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6.87 km

Ladath Stripe

Forest

7.44 km

Ruins of an Old Stone Building

Highlight • Historical Site

8.81 km

White Wood

Forest

9.37 km

Mary Colliery Winding Gear and Mining Train

Highlight • Monument

The Mary Colliery opened in 1904 and worked two shafts until 1966. It was once the deepest mine in the area with a network of tunnels under what is now …

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9.85 km

Start of Lochore Meadows Parkrun

Highlight • Lake

The Lochore Meadows Parkrun is a fun free weekly 5km run that starts here at 9:30 each Saturday. The run can be raced, jogged or walked, it's fine to push …

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10.0 km

Willie Clarke Centre, Lochore Meadows Country Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Good place to start / stop - plenty parking and good facilities. Cafe fare a little limited, but fine. Check opening hours in advance though for cafe - closes at 3pm in winter.

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10.2 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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13.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.53 km

4.53 km

1.06 km

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.25 km

3.26 km

1.41 km

1.15 km

230 m

178 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

22°C

13°C

67 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Loch Ore – Loch Ore Beach loop from Lochgelly

Loch Ore

Bridge Over Lochore Meadows

View of Lochore Meadows from Harran Hill

Ruins of an Old Stone Building

Mary Colliery Winding Gear and Mining Train

Start of Lochore Meadows Parkrun

Willie Clarke Centre, Lochore Meadows Country Park

Loch Ore Beach

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