Lochore, Fife
★★★
Just east of the M90 in the heart of the Kingdom of Fife, Lochore Meadows Country Park was born in the 1960s on top of a post-industrial landscape scarred by 7 coal mines. Apart from the clue of Mary Colliery‘s old winding engine, the area’s secrets lie submerged by the tranquil waters of Loch Ore. Circumnavigating the 3 miles of shoreline makes for an excellent, easy walk with good opportunities for bird watching, excellent views north to Benarty Hill, and a newish cafe at the finish.
Chronological photo guide
Location
O.S. Grid Reference: NT 171962
GPS coordinates: 56.150987,-3.336723
Bus stops at visitor centre. More frequent services stop on B920 (0.5 mi)
Car park
Key info
5 km / 3 mi | ▲ 10 m |
1.5 hr
Features:
Loch Ore;
Lochore Meadows Country Park
⬤ Easy | Good paths, mostly fairly level.
Clockwise circuit of Loch Ore
On our last visit
Wildlife: Mute swans, little grebes, mallards, tufted ducks, coots, robins, grey heron. Cows in adjacent field.
Weather: Around freezing with a hard frost in the shade; sunny with light winds.
October 2018
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