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
- Kids Summer Nature Club Saturday 3 July 2010
Saturday 10 July 2010
Saturday 17 July 2010
Saturday 24 July 2010
Saturday 31 July 2010 - First Flight First Splash! Saturday 31 July 2010 to Sunday 1 August 2010
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
| 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 |
