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Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

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About Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park was first designated as a Forest Park by the Forestry Commission in 1953 to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

From the east shore of Loch Lomond to the rugged terrain of Strathyre the Forest Park encompasses mountain and moorland, forest and woodland, rivers and lochs.

It is home to a rich variety of animal and plant life. For many of our visitors the attraction of the park lies in the peace and quiet, the magnificent views and the wide range of activities and facilities.

The award-winning Go Ape high wire forest adventure is at David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre.

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We are currently looking for responses to our draft strategy for access, recreation and tourism in Cowal and Trossachs Forest District (PDF 1.4Mb).  Please let us have your comments by Monday 15th March 2010.

How to get there:

Aberfoyle, Callander, and Strathyre are the nearest towns or villages.

From Glasgow, follow signs on the M8 for Aberfoyle.

From Stirling or Callander follow the A81 to Aberfoyle via Dukes Pass.

OS Grid Reference: NN520014
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Places to go in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

East Loch Lomond Woodland
Strathyre Forest
Achray Forest
Loch Ard Forest

Other places to go in this area

What's on in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

March

  • Go Ape! at Aberfoyle & speed down the UK's longest zip wire.
    Saturday 20 March 2010 to Sunday 21 March 2010
    Friday 26 March 2010 to Monday 5 April 2010
    Wednesday 7 April 2010 to Monday 12 April 2010
    Wednesday 14 April 2010 to Monday 19 April 2010
    Wednesday 21 April 2010 to Monday 26 April 2010
    Wednesday 28 April 2010 to Friday 30 April 2010

April

  • Go Ape! at Aberfoyle & speed down the UK's longest zip wire.
    Saturday 20 March 2010 to Sunday 21 March 2010
    Friday 26 March 2010 to Monday 5 April 2010
    Wednesday 7 April 2010 to Monday 12 April 2010
    Wednesday 14 April 2010 to Monday 19 April 2010
    Wednesday 21 April 2010 to Monday 26 April 2010
    Wednesday 28 April 2010 to Friday 30 April 2010
  • Easter Fun Day
    Sunday 4 April 2010
  • Ospreys return
    Saturday 17 April 2010
  • 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

May

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LOCH ARD

Facilities:

ToiletsInformationParkingEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsParking ChargeForest ShopOther Facilities

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingForest DriveFishingCampingWildlife ActivitiesOrienteeringPicnicPlay AreaView PointEducationalOther Activities

Contact

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

User Comments

Name: oldgraham (5 Stars)
15/Jan/2010
My wife and I had a great walk here late Autumn 2008. Found it by accident. Recommend the loch side walk to anyone.
Name: Merve (5 Stars)
19/Nov/2009
Absolutely breathtaking! Sure wish we had such peace and beauty in Germany! We■ll be back!
Name: Lovell (5 Stars)
13/Oct/2009
It wiz affa gran ti see sic a bonny loch.
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What's of interest

Go ape!

The Go Ape High Wire Adventure course is now open at David Marshall Lodge.

Climb rope ladders up into the treetops and experience the thrills of trekking from tree to tree, some 40 feet above the forest floor! See the Go Ape at Aberfoyle page for more details.

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