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About Duke's Pass
The 3 Lochs Forest Drive will be closed for the winter period from the 29th October 2011. It is open during the season April - October, 10am - 5pm. Out of season it is still accessible by foot or cycle.
Opened in 1977 to mark the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the 3 Lochs Forest drive 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.
You can also access several of the walking trails in the area from here.
How to get there:
Duke's Pass is in Achray Forest which is part of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.
Follow the A821 north from Aberfoyle, or west from Callander.
Aberfoyle is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NN517036
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Other places to go in Achray Forest
What's on in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
April
- Easter Fun Day Sunday 8 April 2012
- Ospreys return Saturday 14 April 2012
Facilities:
Activities
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Enjoy both formal and informal walks along the length of the Forest drive. There is also a new sound trail starting at the Pine Ridge carpark. West Achray Ben Venue Allt a' Cham Rhuidhe Allt a Cham Ruidhe Highland Boundary Fault Trail Achray Loch Achray Creag na H-lolaire |
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There are many miles of road to explore, as well as part of the National Cycle Network route 7. |
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3 Lochs Forest Drive |
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There is coarse fishing on Loch Drunkie and Lochan Reoidhte. This is by permit, obtainable from David Marshall Lodge in Aberfoyle. |
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Youth groups can book the campsite on the shores of Loch Achray through the Aberfoyle ofice. No other camping is permitted within the forest. |
Contact:
Recreation TeamCowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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