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About Strathyre Car Park
The village of Strathyre obtained its name from the Gaelic ‘Strath Cor’ interpreted as broad winding valley - a perfect description for the surrounding landscape.
The car park and picnic site provides a good base for local forest walks and hill access. Follow the road round the back of the parking area and take time to investigate the Dun Lubnaig Broch. The Dry Stone Walling Association of Britain constructed this interesting feature between 2004-2007 to represent how people lived approximately 4000 years ago. The word ‘broch’ comes from the Norse word ‘borg’ meaning castle or stronghold.
It is also a handy staging post for the National Cycle Route 7 (NCN7) that runs from Glasgow to Inverness. This section follows the route of the old railway line. The railway was originally built in 1880 to link Glasgow to Oban, but was closed in 1965.
How to get there:
Strathyre Car Park is in Strathyre Forest which is part of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Strathyre is the nearest town or village.
From Callander follow the A84 along the east side of Loch Lubnaig to the village of Strathyre.
The car park is signposted at the southern end of the village.
OS Grid Reference: NN560168
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Other places to go in Strathyre Forest
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
Facilities:
Activities
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Contact:
Recreation TeamCowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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