Water access on Loch Leven

Canoeing, kayaking or paddleboarding at Loch Leven

Loch Leven is an internationally important site for water birds throughout the year, those wishing to canoe, kayak or paddleboard should follow our Water Access Guidance.  This means avoiding the bird sensitive areas which includes The Green Isle at Burleigh.

Please help us to protect Loch Leven’s rich and special nature by following good practice.

Please note that between September and March we advise against watersports due to the large number of birds on the Loch. For more information please see our Water Access Guidance.

There is no access at any time for either motorised or sail craft.

1st September to 31^st March – We ask that no canoes, kayaks, rowing boats and similar craft are used on the loch because of huge numbers of birds present across the loch that are easily disturbed.

To protect against accidentally introducing invasive species onto the reserve all kayakers and anglers should ensure their equipment has been prepared following the simple Check, Clean, Dry advice provided on the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat website. You can find out more about invasive non-native species on the Scottish Canoe Association website.