Camilla Loch, a region in the undulating Fife countryside of Scotland near the village of Auchtertool, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by its rolling farmland, small bodies of water, and patches of woodland, providing a serene backdrop for exploration. This natural setting supports several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
The Camilla Loch region provides numerous routes for outdoor enthusiasts, with more than…
123
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Average rating
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105
riders
86.8km
04:02
840m
840m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(3)
98
riders
38.0km
01:40
220m
220m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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81
riders
48.0km
02:25
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

70
riders
132km
05:43
950m
950m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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93
hikers
3.61km
00:56
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

96
hikers
5.38km
01:23
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
hikers
10.7km
02:59
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
hikers
10.2km
02:38
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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53
riders
38.0km
02:28
290m
290m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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31
riders
33.3km
02:03
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

35
riders
11.1km
00:56
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
riders
17.1km
01:09
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
riders
43.2km
02:55
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

37
riders
8.79km
00:43
110m
110m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
riders
53.9km
04:10
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
17
riders
20.6km
01:25
170m
170m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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25
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
42.8km
02:45
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
47.8km
03:05
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
33.9km
02:07
270m
270m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35
runners
13.7km
01:36
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

30
runners
9.43km
01:08
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
runners
13.5km
01:25
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
6.07km
00:38
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Camilla Loch offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region's landscape features rolling farmland, small bodies of water, and woodlands, providing diverse settings for exploration. Over 34,000 visitors have shared experiences on komoot, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Yes, the quiet country roads and tracks around Camilla Loch are suitable for road cycling. Routes often traverse the undulating Fife countryside. For detailed routes, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Camilla Loch guide.
While dedicated mountain biking trails are not directly at Camilla Loch, the broader Fife region offers options. Lochore Meadows Country Park provides purpose-built mountain bike trails, including green, blue, and red routes for cross-country riding. These trails also link to Blairadam Forest, expanding the riding opportunities. Explore more with the MTB Trails around Camilla Loch guide.
Camilla Loch features a variety of walking routes, ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. Trails often follow public footpaths, quiet lanes, and lochside tracks. Popular options include the 4.4-mile (7.1 km) "Scotland's Last Duel Site" loop and the 5.5-mile (8.8 km) loop from New Carden. The "Auchtertool Circular" also provides routes around the loch. More information is available in the Hiking around Camilla Loch guide.
Yes, Camilla Loch offers routes suitable for families, particularly for hiking. Trails are available for different fitness levels, including easy options on tracks and quiet lanes. The region's gentle farmland paths and lochside tracks make it accessible for various abilities. A dedicated Family-friendly hikes around Camilla Loch guide is available.
The terrain around Camilla Loch is characterized by undulating Fife countryside, featuring rolling farmland and quiet country roads. This landscape is well-suited for road and touring cycling. While the immediate area is not known for extreme elevation changes, the broader Fife region offers varied terrain.
Camilla Loch is a naturally occurring meso-eutrophic water body. It is notable for an extensive and diverse freshwater transition mire at its western end, considered a prime example of its type in West Fife. The loch is bordered by scrub-dominated ridges and supports various aquatic plant species, including scarce varieties like spiked water-milfoil and ivy-leaved duckweed.
Camilla Loch is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 34,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 2,500 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Yes, komoot provides several guides for Camilla Loch to help users plan their activities. These include guides for Road Cycling, MTB Trails, General Cycling, Hiking, and Running Trails. There are also specialized guides for Family-friendly hikes and Easy hikes.
Yes, komoot offers a guide specifically for traffic-free bike rides around Camilla Loch. These routes utilize quiet country roads and tracks, providing a more serene cycling experience. Consult the Traffic-free bike rides around Camilla Loch guide for details.
Camilla Loch provides several easy hiking options suitable for various abilities. These trails often follow well-maintained tracks and quiet lanes, offering accessible exploration of the lochside and surrounding countryside. A dedicated Easy hikes around Camilla Loch guide is available on komoot.
Camilla Loch holds significant ecological importance due to its undisturbed freshwater transition mire at the western end, which is considered the best example of its kind in West Fife. The loch and its surrounding areas support rare plant species, including spiked water-milfoil and ivy-leaved duckweed. The northern ridge also features rare herb-rich calcicolous grassland and base-rich flushes.

