About Red Deer Rut
Enjoy a minibus excursion into the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park with our Forest and Wildlife Rangers to experience the sights and sounds of the autumn rut. The event involves hill walking and requires a reasonable level of fitness; walking boots and waterproofs are essential. Remember to bring binoculars or telescope.
How to get there:
Red Deer Rut starts at David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre 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).
OS Grid Reference: NN 520 014
Postcode FK8 3SX (for satnav purposes)
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
What's on in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
June
- Walking Theatre Company Presents "Robin Hood" Saturday 2 June 2012
- National Insect Week Monday 25 June 2012 to Sunday 1 July 2012
| Type of Event: |
| seasonal, recreational, active, wildlife/nature, guided and adventure |
| Date: |
| Sunday 30 September 2012 Sunday 7 October 2012 |
| Time: |
| 3.00pm - 7.00pm |
| Cost of Event: |
| £10 per person, Concession/Accompanied Children aged 10+ £8 per person |
| Meeting Place: |
| David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre |
| Clothing Required: |
| Stout footwear and waterproofs essential. |
| Booking Required: |
| Booking essential: 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 |
