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About Strathyre Forest
The wild and rugged Strathyre Forest holds a comparatively sheltered valley. This s-shaped glen was chiselled out of the land by the brute force of a glacier during the Ice Age.
Much of the early work by the Forestry Commission in the 1930s and 40s must be attributed to the first Head Forester, Alistair Cameron - a man of vision. He was able to match each tree species with the right soils. This paid handsome dividends not only through his forest's dramatic effect on the landscape but also in the quality timber we now harvest.
This area is steeped in Scottish history and many stories abound, especially of local legend Rob Roy MacGregor whose grave can be found in the Kirkyard at Balquhidder.
Lochs Lubnaig and Voil provide opportunities for open water canoeing. In spate conditions, Monachyle Burn located at the head of Loch Voil, and Calair Burn situated to the south of Balquhidder village, are ideal for advanced kayakers.
How to get there:
Strathyre Forest is part of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Callander and Strathyre are the nearest towns or villages.
From Glasgow, take the A81 to Aberfoyle then follow the A821 and A84.
From Stirling take the A84 via Callander.
OS Grid Reference: NN520014
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Start your visit from:
Pass of LenyStrathyre Cabins
Strathyre 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 20 March 2010 to Sunday 21 March 2010
Friday 26 March 2010 to Monday 5 April 2010
Wednesday 7 April 2010 to Monday 12 April 2010
Wednesday 14 April 2010 to Monday 19 April 2010
Wednesday 21 April 2010 to Monday 26 April 2010
Wednesday 28 April 2010 to Friday 30 April 2010
April
- Go Ape! at Aberfoyle & speed down the UK's longest zip wire. Saturday 20 March 2010 to Sunday 21 March 2010
Friday 26 March 2010 to Monday 5 April 2010
Wednesday 7 April 2010 to Monday 12 April 2010
Wednesday 14 April 2010 to Monday 19 April 2010
Wednesday 21 April 2010 to Monday 26 April 2010
Wednesday 28 April 2010 to Friday 30 April 2010 - 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
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Activities:
Contact:
Recreation Team
Cowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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