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Deer Ruts

About Deer Ruts

Deer Rut Weekend

Enjoy an excursion into the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park with the Forest Ranger, and experience the sounds of the Autumn Rut. Hill walking requiring a reasonable level of fitness, walking boots and waterproofs are essential. Booking only as minibus places are limited. Refreshments available on return. Remember to bring binoculars.

How to get there:

Deer Ruts starts at David Marshall Lodge in Achray Forest which is part of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. , Deer Ruts starts at Aberfoyle in Achray Forest which is part of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Aberfoyle is the nearest town or village.

From Glasgow follow the A81 north to Aberfoyle. From Stirling follow the A84(T), A873 then A81 south to Aberfoyle. From Callander follow the A81 south to Aberfoyle, or for a more scenic route take the A821 via the Trossachs. The visitor centre is a mile north of Aberfoyle on the A821 (Dukes Pass).

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

OS Grid Reference: NN520014

For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

What's on in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

July

August

  • Heelster Gowdie
    Sunday 18 April 2010
    Sunday 16 May 2010
    Sunday 20 June 2010
    Sunday 18 July 2010
    Sunday 15 August 2010
    Sunday 19 September 2010

September

  • Heelster Gowdie
    Sunday 18 April 2010
    Sunday 16 May 2010
    Sunday 20 June 2010
    Sunday 18 July 2010
    Sunday 15 August 2010
    Sunday 19 September 2010
  • Bat Watch
    Wednesday 1 September 2010
    Wednesday 8 September 2010
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Red deer stag
Type of Event:
seasonal, recreational, active, wildlife/nature, guided and adventure
Date:
Saturday 2 October 2010 to Sunday 3 October 2010
Time:
3.00pm - 7.00pm
Cost of Event:
£12 per person, Concession/Accompanied Children aged 10+ £10 per person
Meeting Place:
David Marshall Lodge Aberfoyle
Clothing Required:
Stout footwear and waterproofs essential.
Booking Required:
Booking required: Contact David Marshall Lodge, Tel: 01877 382258
Dogs Allowed:
No

Contact:

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