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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
March
- Go Ape! at Aberfoyle & speed down the UK's longest zip wire. Saturday 13 February 2010 to Monday 15 February 2010
Wednesday 17 February 2010 to Sunday 21 February 2010
Saturday 27 February 2010 to Sunday 28 February 2010
Saturday 6 March 2010 to Sunday 7 March 2010
Saturday 13 March 2010 to Sunday 14 March 2010
Saturday 20 March 2010 to Sunday 21 March 2010
Friday 26 March 2010 to Wednesday 31 March 2010
April
- 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
- 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 - Bat and Moth Night Saturday 15 May 2010 to Sunday 16 May 2010
- Biodiversity Day Saturday 22 May 2010
Facilities:
Activities:
Contact:
Recreation Team
Cowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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30/Aug/2009