4.3/5)About 3 Lochs Forest Drive
Opened in 1977 to mark the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the trail consists of seven and a half miles of winding forest road. Enter from the Duke's Pass road to enjoy superb views across the forest towards the Trossachs.
A lot of work has recently been carried out to the forest environment around the Duke's Pass and Achray Forest Drive. Some fantastic views have been opened up looking over Loch Achray and the Trossachs. Experience the sound scupture trail at Pine Ridge.
Car Park Charges
Please note the following car park charges are applicable at 3 Lochs Forest Drive
- Day Tariff All Vehicles - £2
How to get there:
3 Lochs Forest Drive can be started from Duke's Pass in Achray Forest which is part of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Aberfoyle is the nearest town or village.
Follow the A821 north from Aberfoyle, or west from Callander.
OS Grid Reference: NN520014
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 Red kite and Osprey
Habitats: We have information about Pinewood
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
July
- National Insect Week Monday 25 June 2012 to Sunday 1 July 2012
- Kids Summer Nature Club Saturday 7 July 2012
Saturday 14 July 2012
Saturday 21 July 2012
Saturday 28 July 2012
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| Length of trail: 7.5 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 45 minutes |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
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| Recreation Team Cowal & Trossachs 01877 382383 e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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