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Loch Ore Beach – Lochore Castle Ruins loop from Ballingry

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Loch Ore Beach – Lochore Castle Ruins loop from Ballingry

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Loch Ore Beach – Lochore Castle Ruins loop from Ballingry

00:56

11.1km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.26 km for 438 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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486 m

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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982 m

Pittencrieff Park Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great public park. Often has events on. Cafe with indoor and outdoor seating.

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1.03 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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1.22 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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1.80 km

Lochore Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A motte and bailey tower from 1300's. Originally on an island.

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4.41 km

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6.81 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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8.27 km

Ruins of an Old Stone Building

Highlight • Historical Site

11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

3.80 km

1.35 km

1.01 km

687 m

293 m

Surfaces

6.67 km

2.22 km

1.61 km

528 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

19°C

13°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Loch Ore Beach – Lochore Castle Ruins loop from Ballingry

Mary Colliery Winding Gear and Mining Train

Pittencrieff Park Café

Willie Clarke Centre, Lochore Meadows Country Park

Loch Ore Beach

Lochore Castle Ruins

Lochore Meadows Beach

View of Lochore Meadows from Harran Hill

Ruins of an Old Stone Building

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