# RSPB Loch Leven, Kinross — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This accessible wildlife haven beside Scotland's largest lowland loch offers superb birdwatching opportunities with family-friendly facilities including refreshments, picnic areas and fully accessible trails for all visitors. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kinross/attractions/rspb-loch-leven (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Nature Preserve 🐾 Dogs Welcome # RSPB Loch Leven R S P B Loch Leven [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6301337006159064448&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Angelo Rubatto](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/108773141112817185433) **In short:** RSPB Loch Leven is a nature preserve in Kinross, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,130 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About RSPB Loch Leven This accessible wildlife haven beside Scotland's largest lowland loch offers superb birdwatching opportunities with family-friendly facilities including refreshments, picnic areas and fully accessible trails for all visitors. ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities 🍴 Dine-in Toilets Gift Shop Changing Rooms Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Dog Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted Wheelchair Hire ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What visitors say [martin lane](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115649508206635244742/reviews) ★★★★★ Stunning place with incredible views, but a couple of things to be aware of. I did the Viewpoint and Sleeping Giant routes. The Viewpoint is well worth it, but it is tough. There are a lot of very steep steps, so you will need a decent level of fitness. It is not made clear just how demanding it is. The Sleeping Giant route starts off well signposted, but once you move away from the reserve the signage disappears. I ended up walking miles out of the way and only found the right path by asking a local. If you are doing it, take the zig zag route up away from the forest. When you reach a steep rise with farm fields on your left, carry on for about 300 metres. There is a small path on the right going uphill. If you start heading back downhill towards forestry, you have gone too far. When the path splits, go left. Wildlife was great. Using Merlin Bird ID, everything recorded was seen apart from Redpoll. Also loads of brown hare in the farm fields. The RSPB shop is standard the staff are great the toilets are amazing there is plenty of parking even when busy. · via Google [Sharp Pam](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117210786500848599300/reviews) ★★★★★ Great visitor centre and cafe. Did the wetland trail. There are several hides and you are quite a way from the water do bring binoculars or you can hire them for £7. Parking (a charge) is spacious and there's an underpass for the road. We went to see the pink-footed geese and were not disappointed. Heard them before we saw them. · via Google [Irina Common](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100615163255215266881/reviews) ★★★★★ Great place to visit, very well maintained and plenty of birds to see. We met the elusive red squirrel, but the birds were too hard to photograph without a professionsl camera. Osprey and sedge warbler were the most notable presence on our visit. · via Google [Sue](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116406287659391072701/reviews) ★★★★★ The bird watching is great, plenty of hides and always friendly. Shop is lovely too. The heritage trail is also worth a wander down. An excellent place to chill and put the rest of the world out of mind 😌 · via Google Visitors say this nature reserve offers well-maintained trails, excellent birdwatching hides, and opportunities to see diverse wildlife, including red squirrels and ospreys. They also highlight the clean and modern facilities, including restrooms, and the convenient, spacious parking. Guests mention the cafe provides good value, delicious food, and lovely views, complemented by friendly and helpful staff. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** B9097, Kinross, KY13 9LX [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=56.1766078%2C-3.3548438) **Category** National Parks & Reserves **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (1,130 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 3-4 hours **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Kinross [More attractions in Kinross](https://staycation.co.uk/kinross/attractions) ★ 4.7 (1,130 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/loch-leven?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01577862355](tel:01577862355) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Kinross **Postcode** KY13 9LX **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C8R5JGW+J3 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4886333f1c195923:0xda6a08fd79db717b!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4886333f1c195923:0xda6a08fd79db717b!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Kinross Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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RSPB Loch Leven suits all ages. ### Is RSPB Loch Leven wheelchair accessible? RSPB Loch Leven has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at RSPB Loch Leven? Yes: free car park, paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact RSPB Loch Leven? 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