About Green Sound Trail
This walk starts from the Pine Ridge car park which is accessed via the Forest Drive.
The 3 Lochs Forest Drive will be closed for the winter period from the 29th October 2011. It is open during the season April - October, 10am - 5pm. Out of season it is still accessible by foot or cycle.
The path initially follows the Red Sound trail through mature woodland, along the banks of Loch Drunkie and past the interactive sound structures.
When the path leaves the red waymarked route, it continues to follow the loch for a short distance before rising gently through a stand of large conifers to join the Forest Drive.
Please note the Forest Drive is open to vehicles seasonally from April - September, 10am - 5pm. Out of season it is still accessible by foot or cycle.
How to get there:
Green Sound Trail can be started from Pine Ridge car park in Achray Forest which is part of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Aberfoyle is the nearest town or village.
From Aberfoyle, follow the Dukes Pass north.Take a right turn into the Three Lochs Forest Drive.
There is a charge of 2 pounds per car.
Pine Ridge car park is located within the forest and is only accessible by car when the Three Lochs Forest drive is open.
OS Grid Reference: NN 534 045
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Wildlife
Mammals: We have information about Red squirrel, Red deer and Roe deer
Birds: We have information about Osprey
Insects and reptiles: We have information about Adder and Pearl-bordered fritillary
Habitats: We have information about Pinewood
What's on in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
April
- Easter Fun Day Sunday 8 April 2012
- Ospreys return Saturday 14 April 2012
| Pine Ridge car park Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
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| Length of trail: 1.5 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Recreation Team Cowal & Trossachs 01877 382383 e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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