About Loch Ard Forest
Between the outskirts of Aberfoyle and the foothills of Loch Lomond lies the Great Forest of Loch Ard. The gently corrugated land in the south leading up to the mountainous terrain in the north, together with the sheer scale of the landscape, hides a treasure chest of surprises.
Throughout this forest are many lochs and lochans - from the mighty Loch Chon and Loch Ard, to picturesque Lochan a' Ghleannain and tiny Clashmore Loch. Two important rivers - Duchray Water and the Kelty Water - rise here, tumbling down through the forest to join the river Forth.
The area is home to an abundance of wildlife and plant life. Red and roe deer, capercaillie, red squirrel, woodpecker, blackcock, wood ants, wood wasps, barn owls, and an array of plants and fungi are just a small sample of what awaits the patient visitor.
There are 16 miles of trails for cyclists, walkers and horse riders. There are many features around the trails - see the Loch Ard Sculpture trails page for details.
See the activities section on the Aberfoyle Village Car Park page for more information.
How to get there:
Loch Ard Forest is part of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Aberfoyle is the nearest town or village.
Take A81 from Glasgow to Aberfoyle, then follow the B829 to Loch Ard.
OS Grid Reference: NN520014
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Start your visit from:
LemahamishKinlochard
Milton
Ben Venue
Aberfoyle Village Car Park
Drymen Road Car Park
Garadhban car park
Other places to go in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
What's on in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
May
- Wild About The Forest Saturday 4 May 2013
Saturday 25 May 2013
July
- Kids Summer Nature Club Saturday 6 July 2013
Saturday 13 July 2013
Saturday 20 July 2013
Saturday 27 July 2013
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