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.

The visitor centre is also the location of the Go Ape! high wire adventure course.

several waymarked routes starting and finishing at the Lodge.
Lime Craig
Larch loop
Oak Coppice Trail
Highland Boundary Fault Trail
Craigmore Woodland Walk
Achray
Menteith
Waterfall Trail

Cycling trails

Link from the Lodge to the National Cycle Network route 7 is in place.

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).

For public transport information follow the Traveline Scotland link under the Useful sites section opposite.

OS Grid Reference: NN520014

Other places to go in Achray Forest

• Braeval
  
• Pine Ridge car park
  
• Duke's Pass
  
• Leannach
  
• Achray, Forest Drive Exit
  

Facilities:

	Open daily 10am to 6pm. For further information telephone 01877 382258.
	Lunches, snacks & homebaking available at the Bluebell Cafe.

Activities

	several waymarked routes starting and finishing at the Lodge. Lime Craig Larch loop Oak Coppice Trail Highland Boundary Fault Trail Craigmore Woodland Walk Achray Menteith Waterfall Trail
	Link from the Lodge to the National Cycle Network route 7 is in place.
	Ranger Guided Walks - booking essential
	Permits for local area are available from the shop.
	Live pictures of Osprey, Blue Tit to be shown in the wildlife room. Click on Aberfoyle Ospreys on related pages to the right.
	Permanent orienteering course open.
	New Play area has now opened.
	The centre is the location of the Go Ape high wire adventure course.

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