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Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
 

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park was first designated as a Forest Park by the Forestry Commission in 1953 to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

From the east shore of Loch Lomond to the rugged terrain of Strathyre the Forest Park encompasses mountain and moorland, forest and woodland, rivers and lochs.

It is home to a rich variety of animal and plant life. For many of our visitors the attraction of the park lies in the peace and quiet, the magnificent views and the wide range of activities and facilities.

The award-winning Go Ape high wire forest adventure is at David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre

How to get there:

Aberfoyle, Callander, and Strathyre are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NN520014

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From Glasgow follow signs on M8 for Aberfoyle. From Stirling/Callander follow A81 to Aberfoyle via Dukes Pass.

For public transport information follow the Traveline Scotland link under the Useful sites section opposite.

Places to go in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

East Loch Lomond Woodland
Strathyre Forest
Achray Forest
Loch Ard Forest

Other places to go in this area

LOCH ARD

Facilities:

ParkingToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingForest DriveFishingCampingWildlife ActivitiesOrienteeringPicnicPlay AreaView PointEducationalOther Activities

Contact

Recreation Team
Cowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal.trossachs.fd@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods Queen Elizabeth Forest Park logo

What's of interest
The Go Ape High Wire Adventure course is now open at David Marshall Lodge.

Climb rope ladders up into the treetops and experience the thrills of trekking from tree to tree, some 40 feet above the forest floor! See the Go Ape at Aberfoyle page for more details.

You can download the full 2008 Queen Elizabeth & Argyll Forest Parks events guide (PDF 1.4Mb).

Ospreys are celebrating their 50th birthday since returning to Scotland. as part of these celebrations QEFP are linking live pictures of an Osprey nest to screens in he David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle.

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