Recreation at Carron Valley Forest

A large forest on the shores of the Carron Valley reservoir. The forest is dominated by the distinctive peak of the Meikle Bin which rewards walkers with a panoramic view over the valley and the whole of central Scotland.

How to get there:

Denny, Fintry, Kilsyth, and Stirling are the nearest towns or villages.

The forest is reached by taking the B818 west from Denny.

OS Grid Reference: NS 723 838

Start your visit from:

Carron Valley Car-park
Carron Valley Car-park

Red Squirrel

Facilities:

Toilets

Information

Parking

Activities:

Cycling

Walking

Horse Riding

Wildlife Activities

Contact:

Andy Gallacher

01555 660190
e-mail: fescotlow@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

Did you know that you don't have to leave central Scotland to get the feel of the Highlands? Enjoy views of the Meikle Bin and keep your eyes open for osprey, pine marten, red squirrel, wildcat and red deer! A lochside path will be built from the car park in Autumn 2008. Enjoy a picnic at the riverside and visit the new toilets!

Useful sites

Clanranald Trust

Find out more

What's the Forestry Commission doing about sustainable forestry or biodiversity? Try these links to find out.
Search our publications database for more indepth information, or look at Forest Research.

Follow the Forest Code at all times.

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