David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre
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About David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre is the best place to start exploring Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.
This impressive building, locally known by its original name, the David Marshall Lodge, was gifted to the Forestry Commission in 1960 by the Carnegie Trust. The David Marshall Lodge offers some of the most spectacular views in the area, including a stunning view across Loch Ard Forest to Ben Lomond.
This is the ideal base from which to explore the forest environment. Waymarked paths starting from here range from half a mile to a four mile trek.
The views from the Lodge are spectacular, taking in the Campsie Hills, Ben Lomond and across Loch Ard Forest.
The visitor centre is also the location of the Go Ape! high wire adventure course.
Our play park is very popular, and gives parents time to take advantage of the Bluebell Cafe. For that special souvenir, pop into the forest shop where you can purchase locally made crafts, as well as good quality souvenirs and gifts.
The wildlife viewing station offers live pictures of Ospreys during the period they are resident in this country. Ranger led events occur throughout the season. For more information, Tel. 01877 382258
How to get there:
David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre is in Achray Forest which is part of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Aberfoyle is the nearest town or village.
From Glasgow follow the A81 north to Aberfoyle.
From Stirling follow the A84(T), A873 then A81 west to Aberfoyle.
From Callander follow the A81 south to Aberfoyle, or for a more scenic route the A821 via the Trossachs.
The Visitor Centre is a mile north of Aberfoyle on the A821 (Dukes Pass).
OS Grid Reference: NN520014
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
Facilities:
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The Visitor Centre is open daily |
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Lunches, snacks and homebaking are available at the Bluebell Cafe. |
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Please note that there will be renovation and building works being carried out over the next two months. This may result in some facilities being temporarily closed. |
Activities
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Several waymarked routes start and finish at the Lodge. Lime Craig Larch Loop Oak Coppice Trail Highland Boundary Fault Trail Craigmore Woodland Walk Achray Menteith Waterfall Trail |
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There is a link from the Lodge to the National Cycle Network route 7. |
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Ranger Guided Walks - booking essential. |
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Permits for local area are available from the shop. |
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Live pictures of Osprey, Blue Tit to be shown in the wildlife room. Click on Aberfoyle Ospreys on related pages to the right. |
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Permanent orienteering course open. |
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New play area has now opened. |
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The centre is the location of the Go Ape high wire adventure course. |
Contact:
Recreation TeamCowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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