Path to beauty spot safer Better access for disabled, bikes and pushchairs
reality.
“The construction work took much longer than expected, due to issues with a mains water pipe, but now everything is complete, it’s really very special to see it being used by visitors.
“The beautiful countryside at Loch Leven should be available for everyone to enjoy, but it’s easy to forget that simple things like stairs can create a huge barrier for some.
“Removing these barriers opens up a world of new experiences, and we hope that many more people will now be able to visit Loch Leven and enjoy the amazing wildlife and scenery that this area has to offer.
“We’re extremely grateful to everyone who’s been involved, and for the patience of those who may have been inconvenienced by the construction work.
“We’d also like to thank our funders, without whom none of this would have been possible.”
As well as connecting the heritage trail with the visitor centre and car park, the
Visitors try out the new underpass at Loch Leven. Picture by Lauren Smith underpass also links into the underpass was made possible Gannochy Trust and other ‘sleeping giant’ path, which was from support from the Scottish organisations and individuals, created in 2016. Government through the as well as a crowdfunding
This then joins onto the Sustrans Scotland community campaign. Fife path network and allows links programme, which An event to celebrate the communities living in west Fife donated 50 per cent of the costs. opening of the underpass will to access the Loch Leven Nature Other funding came from take place at Loch Leven in Reserve. Perth and Kinross Council, October with an open day of
The work to create the Scottish Natural Heritage, The family friendly activities.