Leven Beach – Letham Glen loop from Methil
Leven Beach – Letham Glen loop from Methil
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Leven Beach – Letham Glen loop from Methil
03:16
12.6km
80m
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 27, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 1.21 km for 52 m
Open: • 6:00 AM-9:00 PM (otherwise closed)
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
644 m
Hidden Bollards on Narrow Lane
Highlight • Structure
976 m
Leven Beach
Highlight • Beach
1.24 km
Old Metal Railway Bridge, Leven
Highlight • Historical Site
A practical guide for all - outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all
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The first two miles follows the River Leven, before joining paved paths for 2.5mls.
Tree lined paths are followed through Tullylaw Wood and Letham Glen, before joining a pth alongside the golf course on Leven Links.
The last half mile is along the shore.
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See the picture attached showing this route on Ordnance Survey, 1:25 mapping.
The OS map for this route: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-glenrothes-north-falkland-lomond-hills
Use a compass to orientate the map :-
Either: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/os-compass
Or OS Locate: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/os-locate
If the OS map is bought, the equivalent digital map may be downloaded to your device.
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This map shows the extensive rail network for Leven & Methil in 1896: maps.nls.uk/view/75533242#zoom=5&lat=4166&lon=6264&layers=BT
“Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland”
Tip by
2.14 km
Metal Barrier on Pathway
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
3.78 km
Shoulder X-Ray
Highlight • Other
5.42 km
Muddy Slope Exit
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
11.1 km
Woodland Walk and Pond, United Kingdom
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
11.8 km
Letham Glen
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
12.6 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.63 km
2.68 km
1.05 km
784 m
275 m
160 m
Surfaces
6.30 km
2.50 km
2.21 km
827 m
509 m
232 m
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