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Achray Forest
 

Achray Forest sits astride the Duke's Pass between Loch Achray and the Trossachs to the north, and Aberfoyle to the south. Perched above Aberfoyle on the very edge of the Highlands, the David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre is the ideal place to start your visit to the forest. Achray Forest Drive offers superb views across the forest towards the Trossachs, and is a marvellous way to explore the forest. Adjacent to the drive there is an interesting area of wetland between Lochs Venachar and Achray known as Blackwater Marshes. This is a good birding area and wildfowl which might be seen include greylag, gooseander teal or wigeon, but it is also an unusual area of raised bog and holds much botanical interest.

How to get there:

Aberfoyle is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NN520014

From Aberfoyle follow the A821 northwards onto the Duke's Pass. From Callander follow the A821 west along the north side of Loch Venachar to the the Trossachs.

For public transport information follow the Traveline Scotland link under the Useful sites section opposite.

Start your visit from:

Braeval
Pine Ridge car park
Duke's Pass
Leannach
Achray, Forest Drive Exit
David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre

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Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther FacilitiesParking

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingForest DriveFishingCampingWildlife ActivitiesOrienteeringPicnicPlay AreaView PointEducationalOther Activities

Contact:

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


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