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4.5/5)About Duke's Pass
Opened in 1977 to mark the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the 3 Lochs Forest drive consists of seven and a half miles of winding forest road. Enter from the Duke's Pass road to enjoy superb views across the forest towards the Trossachs.
You can also access several of the walking trails in the area from here.
Car Park Charges
Please note the following car park charges are applicable at 3 Loch's Forest Drive
- Day Tariff All Vehicles - £2
How to get there:
Duke's Pass is in Achray Forest which is part of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.
Follow the A821 north from Aberfoyle, or west from Callander.
Aberfoyle is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NN517036
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
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
June
- National Insect Week Monday 25 June 2012 to Sunday 1 July 2012
July
- National Insect Week Monday 25 June 2012 to Sunday 1 July 2012
- Kids Summer Nature Club Saturday 7 July 2012
Saturday 14 July 2012
Saturday 21 July 2012
Saturday 28 July 2012
August
- First Flight First Splash! Saturday 4 August 2012
- Let's Go Batty Saturday 25 August 2012 to Sunday 26 August 2012
Facilities:
Activities
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Enjoy both formal and informal walks along the length of the Forest drive. There is also a new sound trail starting at the Pine Ridge carpark. West Achray Highland Boundary Fault Trail Achray Creag na H-lolaire Oak Coppice trail Allt a Cham Ruidhe Ben Venue Loch Achray |
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There are many miles of road to explore, as well as part of the National Cycle Network route 7. |
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3 Lochs Forest Drive |
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There is coarse fishing on Loch Drunkie and Lochan Reoidhte. This is by permit, obtainable from David Marshall Lodge in Aberfoyle. |
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Youth groups can book the campsite on the shores of Loch Achray through the Aberfoyle ofice. No other camping is permitted within the forest. |
Contact:
Recreation TeamCowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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